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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?
A
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.D
The water was heated by magma or hot rocks.3
Why is permeable soil best for plants that need a lot of drainage?
A
Water fills this type of soil.B
Water dries up in this type of soil.C
Water flows through this type of soil.D
Water pools on top of this type of soil.4
A farmer dug a well but did not find any water.Which most likely explains why the farmer did not find water?
A
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.5
This image shows layers underground.
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clayB
graniteC
rocksD
soil
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Which would allow humans to access groundwater?
A
a well drilled into an aquiferB
a well drilled above the water tableC
an aquifer capped by thick graniteD
layers of soil and rock above the water table8
The image shows a water feature.
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springB
geyserC
water tableD
artesian well9
Which correctly lists the three layers in which water moves easily?
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rock, clay, graniteB
soil, rock, organic layerC
clay, organic layer, graniteD
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