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.

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Davis Travis

19 September, 23:29

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.

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Jaslyn Arias · 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.