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What type of pressure can cause groundwater to move up along fault openings to form a spring?
What type of pressure can cause groundwater to move up along fault openings to form a spring?
- Osmotic pressure
- Atmospheric pressure
- Capillary pressure
- Hydrostatic pressure (correct)
In which type of aquifer can groundwater move up along fault openings to form a spring?
In which type of aquifer can groundwater move up along fault openings to form a spring?
- Confined aquifer (correct)
- Artesian aquifer
- Unconfined aquifer
- Perched aquifer
What geological phenomenon may give rise to conditions for the formation of a spring due to faulting?
What geological phenomenon may give rise to conditions for the formation of a spring due to faulting?
- Erosion
- Faulting (correct)
- Volcanism
- Deposition
What type of rocks are typically present at contacts where springs emerge?
What type of rocks are typically present at contacts where springs emerge?
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Where does spring water typically emerge in relation to the rock contacts?
Where does spring water typically emerge in relation to the rock contacts?
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What geological condition gives rise to the emergence of spring water due to faulting?
What geological condition gives rise to the emergence of spring water due to faulting?
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