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
AnswerC.
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.