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Why are some aquifers replenished and some take time to replenish?
Because they're replenished by rain water, maybe it may not rain often in that location?
How aquifers replenished?
An aquifer is an underground stream. It gathers water from rainstorms, snowstorms, and water discharged from homes and farms.
Does water that collects in an aquifer remain there forever?
Yes, some aquifers are not replenished, and consist of finite quantities of water.They are sometimes called fossil aquifers. More commonly though, aquifers have inflow and outflow, although these flow rates can vary. If the extraction rate is faster than than the replenishment rate an aquifer can and does become depleted..
How does the water reach the Great Artesian Basin?
Water in the Great Artesian Basin is replenished by rainfall which seeps down through the permeable sandstone aquifers. These aquifers are located primarily along the eastern edge of the Basin, which is the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
How are aquifers replenishd?
Aquifers are replenished through a process called recharge, where water from precipitation, rivers, or lakes infiltrates the ground and enters the underground reservoir. This water slowly percolates through the soil and rock layers to refill the aquifer. The rate of recharge depends on factors such as land use, climate, and geology.
Where do you find aquifers?
Aquifers are found underground.
What effect does mineral cementation have on aquifers?
Aquifers lose their porosity and thus making it not aquifers anymore.
Why could the Ogalla aquifer not be replenished by watering its recharge zone?
First off, its spelled OGALLALA, which is in Nebraska................We use aquifers as a good source of water, and because we need that water, it's used too quickly. Ground water moves slowly, and as you know, it aquifers are a good source of ground water. Some think that it may take 1,000 years in the future to replenish.
How are aquifers and wells connected?
Wells tap into aquifers.
How many aquifers are there in the world?
there are exactly 273 aquifers in the world.
What are aquifers made of?
Aquifers are made of permeable rock layers
How are wetlands and aquifers related?
Wetlands contribute to the refilling of aquifers
