33.1.3 - Rock Properties Affecting Groundwater Storage
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Define porosity.
💡 Hint: Think about the spaces in the rock.
What is permeability?
💡 Hint: Consider how water moves through materials.
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What does porosity indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about space in materials.
True or False: High permeability means water flows slowly through a rock.
💡 Hint: Consider how easily water moves.
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Given a rock with high porosity but low permeability, describe potential issues for groundwater extraction in agricultural settings.
💡 Hint: Consider crop needs for available water.
Evaluate a scenario where specific yield is low in an aquifer supplying a community's drinking water. What implications does this have for the community?
💡 Hint: Think of daily water consumption patterns.
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