34.3.1 - Unconfined Aquifer (Water Table Aquifer)
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What is an unconfined aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think about its exposure to the surface.
Give one example of an unconfined aquifer.
💡 Hint: Consider natural formations near water bodies.
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What is the main characteristic of an unconfined aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think about how the water is accessed.
True or False: The water table is the upper limit of an unconfined aquifer.
💡 Hint: Consider what defines the boundary of saturated ground water.
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Given the increasing pollution in urban areas, create a management plan to protect an unconfined aquifer located near a city. What specific actions would you propose?
💡 Hint: Consider both protective measures and proactive management strategies.
Analyze the impact of a prolonged drought on an unconfined aquifer. How would the water table change and what consequences would follow?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between recharge rates and drought conditions.
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