33.10 - Groundwater Management Considerations
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What is the water table?
💡 Hint: Think what level separates saturated and unsaturated zones.
Define safe yield.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between extraction and recharge.
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What is the purpose of monitoring water table fluctuations?
💡 Hint: Think about the natural processes affecting groundwater levels.
True or False: Safe yield refers to the maximum amount of water that can be extracted without depleting the aquifer.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if we take out too much water.
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A small town has an average withdrawal rate of 5000 liters/day from its aquifer, but recent monitoring indicates a drop in the water table by 1 meter. Discuss the implications for the town's water management strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between withdrawal and recharge.
Evaluate the effectiveness of integrated watershed management in mitigating the impacts of urbanization on groundwater resources.
💡 Hint: Consider how urban development affects water quality and availability.
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