Practice - Methods
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main zones of subsurface water?
💡 Hint: Think about how water is distributed beneath the Earth's surface.
What type of aquifer is open to the surface?
💡 Hint: Its water table is at the upper boundary.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of a confined aquifer?
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between unconfined and confined.
True or False: The Zone of Saturation contains soil that is not fully saturated.
💡 Hint: Focus on what saturation means.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple experiment using a pumping test to determine the transmissivity of a local aquifer. Describe the steps and data you would collect.
💡 Hint: Focus on how you would measure changes in water levels over time.
Analyze a scenario where a confined aquifer is extracting twice the sustainable yield. What environmental impacts might arise, and what strategies could mitigate them?
💡 Hint: Consider not just the water supply, but the surrounding ecosystem.
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