34.3.4 - Perched Aquifer
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Define 'perched aquifer'.
💡 Hint: Think about where water collects above a main level.
What does an impermeable layer do?
💡 Hint: Consider materials that block water movement.
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What is a perched aquifer?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of perched aquifers.
True or False: Perched aquifers can provide a reliable long-term water supply.
💡 Hint: Consider their characteristics.
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Design a groundwater management plan for an area with both perched and confined aquifers, considering the temporary nature of perched aquifers.
💡 Hint: Consider how to integrate both types of aquifers in managing local water resources.
Analyze the potential environmental impact of building a large facility over a region with known perched aquifers.
💡 Hint: Think about how construction might affect water systems.
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