18 Questions
What type of lines should be used to indicate reasonably certain relations between discrete data points in a geologic cross section profile?
Solid lines
How should areas where data does not exist be typically labeled on a geologic cross section profile?
Labeled with question marks
Incorporating a legend into a geologic cross section profile helps to explain what?
The types of geologic materials present
What purpose do groundwater wells serve for industry, municipalities, farms, and homeowners?
To access groundwater for domestic and non-domestic water needs
According to the BC Groundwater Protection Regulation, what is the purpose of the surface seal in groundwater wells?
To prevent intrusion of surface or shallow subsurface contaminants into the well
What is the main purpose of establishing standards for groundwater wells as per the BC Groundwater Protection Regulation?
To minimize the possibility of wasted water
What is the term for the top of the zone of saturation in the ground?
Water table
Which factor largely influences porosity in the ground?
Pore space size and shape
What refers to the capacity of a material to transmit fluids through it?
Permeability
Which type of soil has the most rapid permeability?
Coarse-textured sandy soil
What geological feature allows large underground reservoirs of water to accumulate?
Aquifer
In what geological feature is groundwater stored and moves slowly through?
Aquifers
What is the purpose of a geologic cross section profile?
To help understand geologic conditions in specific areas of the subsurface
What type of data would be useful to add to a geologic cross section to provide insights into groundwater systems?
Water levels data
How can the scale of a geologic cross section be adjusted to see additional detail?
By reducing the ratio of the scales
What is part of a geologist's skillset when it comes to constructing geologic cross section profiles?
Interpreting discrete points of knowledge about subsurface geology
What can be used to increase the accuracy of a model when correlating geologic information between boreholes?
Specific depositional features of the rock or sediments
What does 'induced recharge' refer to in the context of geologic cross section profiles?
The stretching of cones of depression to nearby water bodies due to pumping
Test your knowledge about geological cross sections, induced recharge, and cone of depression with this quiz. Explore the concepts of induced recharge and understand how geologic cross sections help in understanding Earth's subsurface conditions.
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