Water concentrated where low permeability in specific spots create a shallow saturated horizon balanced above the water table is called ________ ground water
A) balanced
B) perched
C) roosted
D) dwelled
Answer: B
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A) A rise in sea level
B) A drop in sea level
C) Erosion due to large tsunamis
D) The uplift of submarine canyons
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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