Question

1. Why does a decline in hydraulic head in a confined aquifer release less water than the same change in head of an unconfined aquifer?

a. In unconfined aquifers the rock or sediment is drained, while the confined aquifer remains saturated
b. The hydraulic conductivity of confined aquifers tends to be less than unconfined aquifers
c. In confined aquifers the rock or sediment is drained
d. None of the above

Answer 1

1. A

Step-by-step explanation:

In unconfined aquifers the rock or sediment is drained, while the confined aquifer remains saturated