35.5.2 - Field Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is a pumping test used for?
💡 Hint: Think about measuring water levels.
What do tracer tests track?
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of substances can help track water.
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What is the primary purpose of a pumping test?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a well is actively pumped.
True or False: Tracer tests help us understand water flow paths in aquifers.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you add a color to water.
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Consider a scenario where you conduct a pumping test and observe a rapid drawdown of water. What does this indicate about the aquifer's specific yield, and what steps would you take next?
💡 Hint: Think about what rapid changes in water levels imply about the aquifer's condition.
Design a tracer test to find out how quickly contaminants move through a local aquifer. What factors would influence the tracer type and monitoring approach?
💡 Hint: Consider both the physical and chemical characteristics of the tracer.
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