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They may be large. The Great Artesian Basin aquifer covers about 1.7x106 km2. This aquifer may underlie more than 20% of the Australian continent. It is very important for agriculture and pastoralism, and is nationally managed.
In 2009 fracking for Coal Seam Gas introduced noxious chemicals into a Queensland portion of the acquifer, and this is not regarded lightly.
There are major and important aquifers on all the continents.
[Lake Vostok in the Antarctic lies under >3000m of ice, but its surface is about 500m below sea level. Of course, if the ice were removed, the isostatic rebound of the landmass may rise the lake above sea level. But true aquifers will be in that continent.]
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How many aquifers are there in the world?
there are exactly 273 aquifers in the world.
What refills an aquifer?
hey it takes a century for aquifers to refill. a century is a 100 years
Which is not a kind of surface water pond stream aquifer or runoff?
underground aquifers
Name a place where aquifers are most likely to be contaminated?
An aquifer is most likely to be contaminated at its recharge zones. These are the areas in which water is directly infiltrated into the aquifer.
What are arizonas natural water resources?
Arizona has a number of natural water resources. These include groundwater found in aquifers, the Colorado River, and other lakes and streams found in Arizona.
What big country has no big rivers?
Saudi Arabia is a big country with no big rivers. The country's water sources mainly come from underground aquifers and desalination plants due to its arid climate.
What effect does mineral cementation have on aquifers?
Aquifers lose their porosity and thus making it not aquifers anymore.
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.
Does Germany have any aquifers?
49% of the area of Germany has porous aquifers, partly with high yields. About 12% is made of fractured aquifers and some 6% karst aquifers. Approximately one-third of the country has only local aquifers with low potential.
Are there any other aquifers in texas besides edwards?
No, there is no aquifers in Texes.
Is water found in aquifers ground or surface water?
Aquifers are groundwater.
What is the typical source for well water?
Underground aquifers are the commonest source for well water.Underground aquifers are the commonest source.
How are wetlands and aquifers related?
Wetlands and aquifers are related as wetlands are often located above or adjacent to aquifers. Wetlands can help recharge aquifers by storing and slowly releasing water into the ground. This process helps maintain groundwater levels and sustain aquifer health.
Aquifers transport what?
groundwater
How do you pronounce the word Aquifers?
The word "Aquifers" is pronounced as AH-kwi-fers.
What is the difference between confined and unconfined aquifers?
Confined aquifers are surrounded by impermeable materials on both the top and bottom, while unconfined aquifers have a permeable layer of material on top but not on the bottom. Water in confined aquifers is under pressure and may rise to the surface without pumping, while water in unconfined aquifers relies on gravity for flow.
