An Artesian Aquifer Occurs Where ________________

An artesian aquifer occurs where ________________.

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