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Why is permeable soil best for plants that need a lot of drainage?

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Water fills this type of soil.
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Water dries up in this type of soil.
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Water flows through this type of soil.
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Water pools on top of this type of soil.
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Which would allow humans to access groundwater?

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a well drilled into an aquifer
B
a well drilled above the water table
C
an aquifer capped by thick granite
D
layers of soil and rock above the water table
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A water feature that could be a source of groundwater for humans is found at a location on a hillside where Earth’s surface is lower than the water table. What type of feature might be observed at this location?

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spring
B
aquifer
C
artesian well
D
unsaturated zone
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The image shows groundwater zones.

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A farmer dug a well but did not find any water.Which most likely explains why the farmer did not find water?

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The water table is deeper than the well.
B
All the groundwater is flowing out of a spring.
C
The well is being dug between two vertical, impermeable layers.
D
The well is located where groundwater is stuck between impermeable layers.
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Which correctly lists the three layers in which water moves easily?

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rock, clay, granite
B
soil, rock, organic layer
C
clay, organic layer, granite
D
granite, rock, soil
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A scientist observes hot water erupting from a vent in the Earth. What most likely caused the water to rise and erupt from the vent?

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The vent was lower than the water table.
B
A well was drilled into a pressurized aquifer.
C
A well with a mechanical pump was installed.
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The water was heated by magma or hot rocks.
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An aquifer receives 20 m3 of precipitation and loses 2 m3 of water through natural movement. If the water budget must be balanced, how much water can be pumped from the aquifer?

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22 m3
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36 m3
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18 m3
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20 m3

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