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The depth of the groundwater table can vary widely depending on location and factors like precipitation, geology, and usage. In some areas, the groundwater table may be just a few feet below the surface, while in others it may be hundreds of feet deep. Consulting local water authorities or conducting a groundwater survey can provide more specific information for a particular area.

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What unit do you use to measure the depth of a well?

The depth of a well is typically measured in feet (ft) or meters (m), indicating how far down the water level is from the surface of the ground.


What does it mean when the water table is near the earths surface?

The water table is the level at which the submarine pressure is far from atmospheric pressure. It may be conveniently visualized as the 'surface' of the subsurface materials that are saturated with groundwater in a given vicinity. However, saturated conditions may extend above the water table as surface tension holds water in some pores below atmospheric pressure.[1] Individual points on the water table are typically measured as the elevation that the water rises to in a well screened in the shallow groundwater.The groundwater may be from infiltrating precipitation or from groundwater flowing into the aquifer. In areas with sufficient precipitation, water infiltrates through pore spaces in the soil, passing through the unsaturated zone. At increasing depths water fills in more of the pore spaces in the soils, until the zone of saturation is reached. In permeable or porous materials, such as sands and well fractured bedrock, the water table forms a relatively horizontal plane. Below the water table, in the phreatic zone, permeable units that yield groundwater are called aquifers. The ability of the aquifer to store groundwater is dependent on the primary and secondary porosity and permeability of the rock or soil. In soil that are less permeable, such as tight bedrock formations and historic lakebed deposits, the water table may be more difficult to define.The water table should not be confused with the water level in a deeper well. If a deeper aquifer has a lower permeable unit that confines the upward flow, then the water level in a well screened in this aquifer may rise to a level that is greater or less than the elevation of the actual water table. The elevation of the water in this deeper well is dependent upon the pressure in the deeper aquifer and is referred to as the potentiometric surface, not the water table.


The column on the far left of the periodic table contains the?

The column on the far left of the periodic table contains the alkali metals. These elements are highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell. They include elements such as lithium, sodium, and potassium.


Why does water vapor condense when it travels far above earth?

Water usually evaporates into warm air. The warm air holds more water than cold air. As the air rises it expands and cools and the water bearing capacity reduces. The water in excess of the maximum amount that can be dissolved in the air condenses around dust particles and becomes very small drops (clouds) or larger drops (rain)


How far away are the clouds in the sky?

The distance of clouds in the sky can vary, but on average, they are about 1 to 7 miles above the ground.

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Cold temperatures increase or decrease the water table?

Heat would dry the earth. If the water table is down far enough it would not be affected.


Why can the water in a well far from a source of pollution be polluted?

The water table was polluted by the pollution source due to rainfall or ground water contamination near the pollution site.


What is water trapped under ground called?

They are called groundwater. Far as I know, there is no specific name separating ground water in shallow water table and the ground water in confined aquifer. So you might have to called by the full description "groundwater in confined aquifer layer". Aquifer is the specifics name for porous rock and earth media in the question.


What is water that soaks into the ground?

The water that soaks in ground called as ground water .


What is the weakness of regirock?

Metal, grass, water and ground as far as i now


What unit do you use to measure the depth of a well?

The depth of a well is typically measured in feet (ft) or meters (m), indicating how far down the water level is from the surface of the ground.


How far must you drill to create a well?

For a water well, until you reach the water table. The depth will vary.


Were do worms live?

In the ground but when it starts to get close to winter they move far down in the dirt


How far is the water table?

The depth of the water table can vary greatly depending on location and local geological conditions. It can typically range from a few feet to several hundred feet deep. Consulting with a local geologist or well driller can provide more specific information for a particular area.


How far to ground for the splits?

As a cheerleader there is low limit to how far you go down. If u stretch and practice it everyday then u will be on your way to your splits.


How far do sea otters live down in the water?

by simming


How far do icebergs go down under the water?

An iceberg is 90% under the water.