A well in which groundwater rises because of pressure is called a (n)

a. artesian well.

b. geyser well.

c. spring well.

d. dry well.

Question

Geography

Darnell Oconnell

16 December, 21:24

A well in which groundwater rises because of pressure is called a (n)

a. artesian well.

b. geyser well.

c. spring well.

d. dry well.

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Sean Reeves · Answer 1

The correct answer is: an artesian well.

In an artesian well the pressure is natural and is a result of the pressure that the layers above it exercise due to gravity.

Artesian wells have been known since at least 12th century when they were quite common in France.

A well in which groundwater rises because of pressure is called a (n)a. artesian well.b. geyser well.c. spring well.d. dry well.

A well in which groundwater rises because of pressure is called a (n)

a. artesian well.

b. geyser well.

c. spring well.

d. dry well.