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MGLQZ

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How does pumping water affect the water table?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How does a confined aquifer differ from an unconfined one?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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meganmoser117

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Answer to Question 1

The shape of the water table declines as water is withdrawn, leaving a cone of depression around the well. This cone enlarges with increased discharge and draws water from more and more of the aquifer, possibly impacting other wells. Decreasing discharge will cause the cone to shrink.

Answer to Question 2

A confined aquifer is sandwiched between impermeable beds that prevent the water in it from flowing into nearby aquifers. An unconfined aquifer does not have its ground water flow restricted by impermeable beds.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


jordangronback

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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