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Geological Engineering · Q26

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 26

Q26

In groundwater hydrology, what is meant by the term �drawdown�?

A.
Increase in permeability
B.
Decrease in aquifer thickness
C.
Lowering of water level in well
Answer
D.
Groundwater recharge

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Drawdown is the difference between the static and pumping water level in a well due to extraction.It helps assess aquifer response to pumping.