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

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An artesian aquifer occurs where a water-bearing layer is trapped between two layers that are less permeable, creating pressure that causes the water to rise to the surface without pumping.

An Artesian Aquifer Occurs Where _________________