Aquifers and Groundwater in California Quiz

What percentage of California's land area is found to have aquifers underneath?

• 20%

• 80%

• 40%

• 60%

What are the two types of aquifers found in California?

• Alluvial and Artesian

• Saturated and Unsaturated

• Unconfined and Confined

• Shallow and Deep

What is the process of bringing the most affected groundwater basins into balanced levels of pumping and recharge called?

• Groundwater Banking

• Conjunctive Use

• Sustainable Groundwater Management

• Aquifer Recharging

What percentage of California's water needs are met by groundwater in normal years?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What is the process of recharging aquifers with surface water called?

• Conjunctive Use

• Groundwater Banking

• Aquifer Recharging

• Sustainable Groundwater Management

What is the main water source for aquifers in California?

• Surface Water

• Rainwater

• Groundwater

• Seawater

What is the name for aquifers beneath a rock layer that does not allow water to permeate in measurable amounts?

• Confined Aquifers

• Unconfined Aquifers

• Artesian Aquifers

• Alluvial Aquifers

What is the process of tapping aquifers closest to the surface called?

• Groundwater Banking

• Alluvial Tapping

• Shallow Pumping

• Surface Tapping

What is the name for aquifers under pressure that can push water to the surface?

• Confined Aquifers

• Artesian Aquifers

• Saturated Aquifers

• Unconfined Aquifers

What is the name for the policy enacted by California regarding overdrafting and bringing the most affected groundwater basins into balanced levels of pumping and recharge?

• Conjunctive Use

• Sustainable Groundwater Management

• Aquifer Recharging

• Groundwater Banking