A well penetrated in ground water confined between impervious layer at its top and bottom is called __________________?

Correct answer: C. Artesian well

  • A. Non-artesian
  • B. Perched
  • C. Artesian well
  • D. Un-confined

Explanation

An artesian well taps a confined aquifer enclosed between relatively impermeable layers above and below. An unconfined or non-artesian well instead reaches groundwater that has a free water table.

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