Water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation of water in permeable rocks
Temporary water table is the highest level reached by water during the rainy season and is nearest to the surface
Permanent water table is the lower level which contains water in the dry season and is permanently saturated
Aquifer is the stratum of permeable rock which can hold water in its mass and allows it to pass through.
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Surface water infiltrates into the ground through two ways to form underground water. Describe them.
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Surface water infiltrates into the ground through two ways to form underground water. Describe them.
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A well is one of the features resulting from the occurrence of underground water. Give the definition of term well.
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A well is one of the features resulting from the occurrence of underground water. Give the definition of term well.
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Describe the occurrence of the following features on the karst scenery: Karst window, Karst bridge, Gorge, Hum.
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Describe the occurrence of the following features on the karst scenery
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Briefly describe the occurrence of a stalactite
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Briefly describe the occurrence of a stalactite
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In a karst scenery underground streams may be classified as effluent or influent. Show the difference
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In a karst scenery underground streams may be classified as effluent or influent. Show the difference
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Differentiate between stalagmites and stalactites
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Differentiate between stalagmites and stalactites
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Give any three underground features making up the karst scenery
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Give any three underground features making up the karst scenery
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Briefly describe the development of features on a karst landscape from a grike to a Polje
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Briefly describe the development of features on a karst landscape from a grike to a Polje
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Give any five ways in which underground water is significant to human beings
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Give any five ways in which underground water is significant to human beings
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(a) What is an artesian basin
(b) Give any four conditions that favour the location of an artesian basin
(c) Give three examples of artesian basins
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(a) What is an artesian basin
(b) Give any four conditions that favour the location of an artesian basin
(c) Give three examples of artesian basins
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Briefly describe any three ways in which Springs occur
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Briefly describe any three ways in which Springs occur
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Define the term spring
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Define the term spring
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Highlight any three features formed as a result of the presence of underground water
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Highlight any three features formed as a result of the presence of underground water
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Briefly describe any three factors that affect the occurrence of underground water.
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Briefly describe any three factors that affect the occurrence of underground water.
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Name the types of surface water
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Name the types of surface water
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What is ground water?
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What is ground water?
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Give the importance of the resultant features of action of water and wind in arid areas
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Give the importance of the resultant features of action of water and wind in arid areas
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Define the formation of playas and salinas
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Define the formation of playas and salinas
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Describe the formation of wadis
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Describe the formation of wadis
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Name any five features resulting from action of water in arid areas
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Name any five features resulting from action of water in arid areas.
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