To be an artesian spring, a spring must _____.
A)contain salt water
B)flow upward to a level above the local water table
C)lie below a cone of depression
D)flow for only part of the year
E)have been drilled or dug by people

Question

To be an artesian spring, a spring must _____. ​
A)contain salt water
B)flow upward to a level above the local water table
C)lie below a cone of depression
D)flow for only part of the year
E)have been drilled or dug by people

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Artesian springs occur when groundwater, under pressure, rises above the local water table level, often due to natural confinements such as impermeable rocks or clay layers. This pressure causes the water to flow upward without the need for pumping.

To Be an Artesian Spring, a Spring Must _____