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∙ 12y agoWhat is Groundwater.
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What is the name given to a layer of permeable rock that allows the flow of groundwater?
An aquifer is a layer of permeable rock that contains water. It usually conducts groundwater and supplies the water for wells and springs.
Groundwater is stored in and moves slowly through permeable rock called aquifers . in what zone is groundwater located?
Groundwater that is not otherwise fossil groundwater forms part of the "water table".
What is the name of the bottom rock layer?
The bottom layer of a sedimentary rock is called the basal layer. This layer is considered the coarsest in the rock.
What is the layer of rock and soil that groundwater flows through called?
Aquifer.
What is the difference between groundwater and aquifers?
Groundwater is any water present below the earth's surface. An aquifer is a porous and permeable zone in a rock or soil through which ground water flows.
What is the name given to a layer of permeable rock that allows the flow of groundwater?
An aquifer is a layer of permeable rock that contains water. It usually conducts groundwater and supplies the water for wells and springs.
What permeable rock layers or sediments that transmit groundwater freely are called .?
An aquifer transmits ground water freely.
Word describing layer of rock that transmits water freely?
This would be an aquifer. The rock itself would be described as being permeable or having a high hydraulic conductivity.
What is it when Water within a porous and permeable sedimentary rock layer that is bounded only below by a non-permeable sedimentary rock layer is called?
The permeable rock bearing the groundwater is an aquifer. If the impermeable rock layer at it's base (known as an aquiclude) is of limited lateral extent such that the groundwater level away from this area is much lower, then it may be known as a perched water table. Please see the related link for more information.
What are permeable and porous rock layers thet can hold and transmit groundwater?
This type of layer is found within the earth and is called an Aquifer.
Is it true that groundwater moves through permeable rock?
Can, yes. Must, no.
Does groundwater stop moving downward when it meets a preamble rock?
idk... i need to know too. someone please help. my guess is no.... because permeable rock is rock that can be easily passed through.
What do you dig to find water?
You can dig a simple well to reach groundwater. You can dig really deep to find an aquifer, a permeable rock layer that holds underground water.
Groundwater is stored in and moves slowly through permeable rock called aquifers . in what zone is groundwater located?
Groundwater that is not otherwise fossil groundwater forms part of the "water table".
What is a 9 letter word for a rock that allows groundwater to flow through it?
its definetly permeable
What is a permeable layer of rock the is saturated with water?
An Aquifer.
What is the difference between a permeable layer of rock and an impermeable layer?
Impermiable rock means nothing can go through it
