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Wells in which water is under natural pressure and rises to the surface are called __________ wells.

A. geyser
B .atoll
C. artesian
D. geothermal

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C

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C. Artesian. An artesian well is simply a well that doesn’t require a pump to bring water to the surface; this occurs when there is enough pressure in the aquifer. The pressure forces the water to the surface without any sort of assistance.
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