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Which set of rock properties are found in the highest quality aquifers? high porosity, high permeability
Where you you be most likely to find an artesian aquifer? where there are dipping rock units with an overlying aquitard
What will happen to the water table if withdrawl exceeds recharge? water table falls
On average, how rapidly does water move in an aquifer? centimeters to meters per day
Which rock property is associated with void spaces? porosity
Which rock property is associated with connected spaces? permeability
Which proccesses will reduce porosity of materials? compaction
Which material typically has the highest specific retention? clay
Which of the following has the highest permeability? gravel
Which material typically has the lowest permeability? clay
What rock property is present in an aquitard? low permeability
Which type of aquifer flows without being pumped? artesian
How deep should a water well be drilled? below the water table
Who is responsible for enforcing water quality standards? the EPA
What type of soils are present in wetlands? hydric
Why are wetlands important? -they provide habitat -the reduce flooding -they filter pollutants
Why did digging channels in the Everglades disturb the habitat it decreased water residence time
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