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A farmer dug a well but did not find any water

Which reasons most likely explain why the farmer did not find water? Check all that apply.

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Answer:

The water table is deeper than the well

The bottom of the well is in an impermeable layer capping an aquifer.

All layers underground are impermeable and there is no saturated zone.

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Answer: 1. most likely the water table is deeper than the well.

2. All layers underground are impermeable and there is an unsaturated zone.

3. The bottom of the well hasn't gotten to the aquifer where sufficient water can be found.

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