33.2.4 - Perched Aquifer
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What is a perched aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think about its position relative to the main water table.
Name a key characteristic of perched aquifers.
💡 Hint: Consider what creates their isolation.
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What defines a perched aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think about the position of the water table.
True or False: Perched aquifers are permanent sources of water.
💡 Hint: Consider how water supply changes with seasons.
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Analyze a region experiencing drought. How might perched aquifers play a role in local water management strategies?
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate benefits and long-term sustainability.
Suppose a construction project disturbs an impermeable layer. Discuss the potential effects on perched aquifers in the area.
💡 Hint: Think about how water dynamics change with land use.
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