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Origin of Groundwater Quiz
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Origin of Groundwater Quiz

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What is the main source of groundwater as mentioned in the text?

  • Meteoric water from the hydrologic cycle (correct)
  • Seepage from groundwater reservoirs
  • Connate water trapped in sedimentary rocks
  • Water from oceans and lakes

    • Which type of water is mostly high saline and exists at a great depth?

  • Meteoric water
  • Juvenile water
  • Surface water
  • Connate water (correct)

    • What distinguishes juvenile water from meteoric and connate water sources?

  • It is derived from precipitation
  • It has a cosmic origin
  • It originates from oceans and lakes
  • It is not part of the hydrologic cycle (correct)

    • Which type of water is referred to as being magmatic, volcanic, or cosmic in origin?

    <p>Juvenile water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does connate water get trapped according to the text?

    <p>In sedimentary rocks during their deposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of water is included in meteoric water?

    <p>Seepage from rivers and oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes connate water in terms of time separation according to the text?

    <p>It is separated since millions of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is juvenile water not considered a part of the hydrologic cycle?

    <p>It is originated at a different time during earth's development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes meteoric water distinct as a groundwater source?

    <p>It encompasses precipitation and surface waters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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