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What is specific yield in aquifers?
What is specific yield in aquifers?
- The thickness of the aquifer
- The quantity of water yield released from the aquifer (correct)
- The volume of voids in the aquifer
- The area and thickness to store water in the aquifer
Which factor does NOT affect hydraulic conductivity?
Which factor does NOT affect hydraulic conductivity?
- Weathering
- Median grain size
- Specific yield (correct)
- Sorting
What material has the highest porosity?
What material has the highest porosity?
- Gravel
- Sand
- Clay (correct)
- Soil
What does hydraulic transmissivity measure?
What does hydraulic transmissivity measure?
What is specific retention in aquifers?
What is specific retention in aquifers?
Which factor affects hydraulic conductivity related to the material itself?
Which factor affects hydraulic conductivity related to the material itself?
What are the two main natural sources of groundwater recharge mentioned in the text?
What are the two main natural sources of groundwater recharge mentioned in the text?
What is one consequence of taking out more water from an aquifer than what gets replenished?
What is one consequence of taking out more water from an aquifer than what gets replenished?
What is the residence time of groundwater, as mentioned in the text?
What is the residence time of groundwater, as mentioned in the text?
What can result from over-pumping or over-drafting an aquifer?
What can result from over-pumping or over-drafting an aquifer?
What are some causes of groundwater contamination according to the text?
What are some causes of groundwater contamination according to the text?
What are some benefits of groundwater mentioned in the text?
What are some benefits of groundwater mentioned in the text?
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