33 - Occurrence, Movement, and Distribution of Groundwater
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Practice Questions
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What is an aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think about where groundwater is found.
Define porosity.
💡 Hint: It's a measure of how much space there is in rocks.
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What is the main characteristic of an unconfined aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think about how water enters this type of aquifer.
True or False: Aquicludes allow water to flow freely.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of an aquiclude.
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Calculate the discharge of water in a confined aquifer given a hydraulic conductivity of 10 m/s, an area of 50 km², and a hydraulic gradient of 0.02.
💡 Hint: Ensure you convert all units to standard measurements.
Discuss how urbanization impacts the recharge rates of local aquifers and suggest two methods to mitigate these effects.
💡 Hint: Think about the design of urban landscapes and their impact on water flow.
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