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Melani1276

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Briefly explain why the artesian-pressure surface slopes. What will be an ideal response?

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Under what conditions will an artesian well flow freely at the surface? What will be an ideal response?


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kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Friction reduces the pressure of the aquifer water and consequently the level to which artesian water
rises.



Answer to Question 2

An artesian well will flow freely if the elevation of ground surface at the well is less than that of the
artesian-pressure surface



Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Liamb2179

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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