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What would happen if the water in an aquifer were pumped out faster than it is replenished?
many freshwater aquifers have salty ground water under the freshwater. Bieng less dense, the freshwater floats on top of the denser salt water and little mixing occurs because both layers of water are 'trapped' in the porous rocks of the atmosphere.
freshwater aquifer are generally recharged by rainfall, which seeps through rocks. the result from extracting the water faster than it can be replaced is that the salt water layers rise to replace it and this "saltwater intrusion" can render the aquifer useless. also if there are trees planted above the aquifer (depending on how far underground the aquifer is) sometimes the roots of the trees hang down into the aquifer. when it is filled with salt water, this is sucked up the trees xylem cells and intrudes salt upon the land.
australian towns such as Kalgoorlie (WA) and Hay (NSW) have been forced to slow down their water extraction rates and seek new water sources due to salt water intrusion in their aquifers.
soil salinity is a key word here in the discussion of the danger of extracting water from an aquifer faster than it can be replaced
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Is often groundwater must be be pumped to the surface To be used?
Groundwater does not have to be pumped to the surface to use, although that would seem the most logical way to get access to it. It has no difference on the make up of the water, or the purity.
What is the lowering of the water table that occurs when water is pumped from a well?
the cone of depression
Why doesnt water have to be pumped out of an artesian well?
Pressure from underground pushes water up to the surface.
Briefly explain what vasodilation is?
Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of the muscular wall of the vessels. Usually occurs during exercise, so that more oxygenated blood can be pumped to the body's tissues. Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of the muscular wall of the vessels. Usually occurs during exercise, so that more oxygenated blood can be pumped to the body's tissues.
How does a Refigerator or freezer work to keep things cold?
Dense gas is pumped through small holes within a metal tube, by a motorized "compressor." When this gas makes contact with the metal on the inside, it has a cooling effect and the metal absorbs the heat from the air on the outside of the tube. Once the heat has been absorbed, this air is pumped in, or cycled through the fridge and freezer to keep things cold.
The water in the Mountain Aquifer is pumped out from?
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When groundwater is pumped from a well it is replaced by these two process?
Groundwater is replenished through the process of infiltration, where water from the surface seeps through the soil and rocks to recharge the aquifer. It is also replenished by the lateral flow of water from connected areas into the well, known as recharge from neighboring areas.
Is groundwater an unlimited resource?
Groundwater is not an unlimited resource. It is a finite supply that can become depleted if used faster than it can be replenished. Overuse and pollution of groundwater can lead to long-term consequences for the environment and communities that rely on it.
What are some harmful effects of aquifer depletion?
The aquifer cannot be recharged fast enough
How much is Mexico city drinking water pumped from an aquifer?
70%
Why people should not take more water from an aquifer than they need?
People should take no more aquifer then they need because the water table (highest aquifer -level) rises when water is added by rain or melting snow. It falls when a long time passes without rain. The level will also fall when water is pumped out through wells faster than it is replaced.Answered by toplop222 in roblox
What does it mean if an aquifer has an overdraft?
It means that more water is being pumped out than is being replaced by rain.
What happens if too much water is pumped out of an aquifer?
If too much water is pumped out of an aquifer, the water table can drop significantly, leading to land subsidence, saltwater intrusion, and drying up of wells and springs. This can also disrupt the natural ecosystem of the area and affect agriculture and water supply for communities.
What are Tube wells and how they are used?
It's simply a long pipe that is bored into the ground in order to reach an aquifer. The water is then pumped into a surface reservoir.
The lowering of the water table that occurs when water is pumped from a well is called .?
the cone of depression
What happens to a water table near a pumped well?
The water table near a pumped well will typically decrease as the pump extracts water from the aquifer. This can lead to a cone of depression forming around the well, where the water level is lower compared to the surrounding areas. Over-pumping can cause long-term decline in the water table and potential depletion of the aquifer.
What are three ways people can get water from an aquifer?
Dig a well and install a pump to draw water from the aquifer to the surface. Utilize a tube well where a pipe is inserted into the aquifer and water is pumped up using a hand pump or electrical pump. Construct a borehole to access water from the aquifer by using drilling equipment to reach the underground reservoir.
