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Geological Engineering · Q95

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 95

Q95

What does the term "artesian well" refer to?

A.
Manually dug well
B.
Pump-operated well
C.
Flowing well due to pressure
Answer
D.
Dry well

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
An artesian well is one in which groundwater flows naturally to the surface due to pressure in a confined aquifer.