Question

question 1
4 pts
when a
on - flowback well\ was added to the simple water model, what happened to the level of the water table where the well was pumping water out of the aquifer?
the level of the water table increased, and was higher than in the surrounding area.
the water table remained flat and the same level everywhere in the aquifer.
the water table dipped lower in the area surrounding the well.
question 2
4 pts
in the \gaining stream\ simulation, how would you describe the flow of water?
rainfall infiltrated the aquifer and the stream at the same time independently, and water did not flow between them.
water filled up the aquifer as it rained, and as the water table rose, the stream also filled up with water.
as it rained, water infiltrated both the stream and ran off into the aquifer, but water flowed from the stream into the aquifer predominantly.

Explanation:

For Question 1: A non-flowback well pumps water out of the aquifer, which lowers the water table in the immediate surrounding area as water is removed faster than it can replenish locally.
For Question 2: A gaining stream receives water from the aquifer. When it rains, the aquifer fills, raising the water table, and this excess water flows into the stream, filling it.

Answer:

1. The water table dipped lower in the area surrounding the well.
2. Water filled up the aquifer as it rained, and as the water table rose, the stream also filled up with water.