33.4.1 - Darcy’s Law
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Define discharge in the context of groundwater.
💡 Hint: Think about what it measures in terms of movement.
What does K stand for in Darcy's Law?
💡 Hint: It relates to the medium's ability to transmit water.
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What does Q represent in Darcy's Law?
💡 Hint: Think about the quantity being measured.
Is hydraulic conductivity an important factor in determining the rate of groundwater flow?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials vary in their ability to conduct water.
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If an aquifer has a hydraulic conductivity of 0.01 m/s, a cross-sectional area of 100 m², and a hydraulic gradient of 0.3, calculate its discharge.
💡 Hint: Substitute properly into the equation.
Discuss how a decrease in hydraulic conductivity due to soil compaction could affect groundwater movement in an aquifer. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between conductivity and flow dynamics.
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