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Geological Engineering · Q45

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 45

Q45

Artesian wells occur when:

A.
The water table is above the ground surface
B.
A confined aquifer is tapped and water rises due to pressure
Answer
C.
Groundwater is heated by magma
D.
Water is extracted from perched aquifer

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
An artesian well taps a confined aquifer under pressure, which causes the water to rise above the top of the aquifer and possibly reach the surface without pumping.