ground water Flashcards
1
Q
true or false - GW is an important water source
A
TRUE
2
Q
what is the cone of depression?
A
when a substantial amount of water is withdrawn from a well, the water table around the well is lowered in a conical in shape
3
Q
what does gw typically contain?
A
carbonic acid
4
Q
what are caverns?
A
type of cave that contains spelothems
5
Q
when water table is lowered cavities are filled with air. when this happens, what can form?
A
stalactites, stalagmites, columns
6
Q
what is a cave?
A
opening in earth large enough to hold a person
7
Q
what is a spelothem?
A
structure formed in a cave by deposition of minerals from water
