An artesian aquifer is the one where
A)water surface under the ground is at atmospheric pressure
B)water is under pressure between two impervious strata
C)water table serves as upper surface of zone of saturation
D)none of the above

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An artesian aquifer is characterized by water being trapped between two impervious layers of rock or sediment, causing the water to be under pressure. This pressure can cause the water to rise up in a well without the need for pumping, distinguishing it from other types of aquifers.

An Artesian Aquifer Is the One Where