An Artesian Aquifer Occurs Where _________________

Multiple Choice

An artesian aquifer occurs where _________________

A) a well is dug through layers of sand and gravel into the water table
B) several aquifers have merged
C) a water -bearing layer is trapped between two layers that are less permeable
D) granite is overlain by a sandy substrate,allowing percolation into the aquifer
E) a water -bearing porous layer of rock,sand,or gravel has accumulated groundwater over a long period of time