Asked by Jamie Stuart on Apr 24, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is NOT true about groundwater flow?
A) in some igneous groundwater reservoirs, flow is determined by the orientation of fractures
B) excess pumping from wells can cause subsidence and reduction of porosity
C) a decrease in the gradient slope of the water table) increases the velocity
D) water moves from areas where the water table is highest to areas where it is lowest
Groundwater Flow
The movement of water through the pore spaces and fractures in underground soil and rock layers.
Subsidence
The gradual sinking of the ground's surface, which can occur due to natural processes like the compacting of sediment or human activities such as groundwater extraction.
Gradient
A measure of how one quantity changes or varies over distance or another quantity, often expressed as a slope or rate of incline.
- Familiarize with the concepts of porosity and permeability, and their relevance in the conservation and migration of groundwater.
- Identify the environmental impacts of groundwater extraction, including overpumping and subsidence.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with the concepts of porosity and permeability, and their relevance in the conservation and migration of groundwater.
- Identify the environmental impacts of groundwater extraction, including overpumping and subsidence.
Related questions
Which of the Following Materials Probably Has the Lowest Porosity ...
Which of the Following Geologic Materials Usually Has the Highest ...
Which of the Following Materials Has Low Porosity and Low ...
The Area of Subsurface Where the Pore Spaces Are Filled ...
Which of the Following Materials Has Moderate to High Porosity ...