36.2.2 - In Unconfined Aquifers
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Define an unconfined aquifer.
💡 Hint: Think about the layers of soil and rock above the aquifer.
What is the typical storage coefficient range for unconfined aquifers?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific yield concept while answering.
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What is the storage coefficient range for unconfined aquifers?
💡 Hint: Think about the values mentioned in class.
True or False: Unconfined aquifers are impacted directly by surface conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how water moves in these aquifers.
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Given a storage coefficient of 0.25 for an unconfined aquifer, calculate the volume of water that can be sustainably extracted from an area of 1000 square meters for 1 meter of drawdown.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the formula for volume based on area.
Discuss the impact of a sudden drought on a local agriculture dependent on unconfined aquifers and suggest management strategies to cope with such a situation.
💡 Hint: Think about both immediate and long-term management strategies.
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