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What is the study of hydrogeology primarily concerned with?
What is the study of hydrogeology primarily concerned with?
- The study of ocean currents
- The study of atmospheric pressure
- The study of volcanic activity
- The study of groundwater movement and distribution (correct)
Which factor primarily influences groundwater movement?
Which factor primarily influences groundwater movement?
- Temperature of the atmosphere
- Topography and geology (correct)
- Atmospheric composition
- Ocean tides
What is the significance of a confined aquifer compared to an unconfined aquifer?
What is the significance of a confined aquifer compared to an unconfined aquifer?
- Unconfined aquifers are deeper underground
- Unconfined aquifers are under less pressure
- Confined aquifers are more susceptible to contamination (correct)
- Confined aquifers have no barriers to water movement
What type of rock is most likely to have high permeability and good aquifer properties?
What type of rock is most likely to have high permeability and good aquifer properties?
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Hydrogeology
Hydrogeology
The study of groundwater movement and distribution.
Groundwater movement
Groundwater movement
Topography and geology influence it.
Confined Aquifer Significance
Confined Aquifer Significance
Confined aquifers are less susceptible to contamination than unconfined aquifers.
Rock with high permeability
Rock with high permeability
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