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\r\n\r\nThe following image is a cross section showing several wells completed at various levels. The two aquifers are separated by a confining layer; some wells are completed in the upper aquifer (aquifer 1) and some are completed in the lower aquifer (aquifer 2). The symbol with the upside\u2011down triangle next to a well indicates the water level in that well. The water levels in wells A and B have not yet been measured.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nBased on the water levels shown in the diagram, answer the following questions:\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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  1. Which aquifer is confined?<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. In which well would you expect to see a higher water level: well A or well B?<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Use the upside\u2011down triangle symbol to indicate where you would predict the water levels are located in wells A and B.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Which direction is groundwater flowing in each aquifer? Draw two arrows on the cross section to indicate the direction of flow in each aquifer.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
    \r\n\r\nSolution for Exercise\u00a01<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u2ba7\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    \r\n\r\nReturn to where text linked to Exercise\u00a01<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u2ba5\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"
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    The following image is a cross section showing several wells completed at various levels. The two aquifers are separated by a confining layer; some wells are completed in the upper aquifer (aquifer 1) and some are completed in the lower aquifer (aquifer 2). The symbol with the upside\u2011down triangle next to a well indicates the water level in that well. The water levels in wells A and B have not yet been measured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    \"A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Based on the water levels shown in the diagram, answer the following questions:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    1. Which aquifer is confined?<\/li>\n
    2. In which well would you expect to see a higher water level: well A or well B?<\/li>\n
    3. Use the upside\u2011down triangle symbol to indicate where you would predict the water levels are located in wells A and B.<\/li>\n
    4. Which direction is groundwater flowing in each aquifer? Draw two arrows on the cross section to indicate the direction of flow in each aquifer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Solution for Exercise\u00a01<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u2ba7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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