Practice Perched Aquifer - 34.3.4 | 34. Aquifers – Types | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define 'perched aquifer'.

💡 Hint: Think about where water collects above a main level.

Question 2

Easy

What does an impermeable layer do?

💡 Hint: Consider materials that block water movement.

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Question 1

What is a perched aquifer?

  • A type of confined aquifer
  • Above the main water table
  • A false water table caused by contamination

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of perched aquifers.

Question 2

True or False: Perched aquifers can provide a reliable long-term water supply.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider their characteristics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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