FE Exam Concepts 2023 with complete answers

Aquifer correct answersunderground geologic unit that is saturated with water which contains sufficient permeability to yield the water to wells. Unconfined aquifer correct answersWater surface is at atmospheric pressures. Confined aquifer correct answersAquifer that is confined by an impermeable material, such as clay or shale, resulting in the aquifer being under pressure. Permeability correct answersA measure of the ability to transmit fluids based on the material within the aquifer. Transmissivity correct answersIndex of the rate of groundwater movement. Storativity correct answersAbility of aquifer to store water. Specific yield correct answersWater yielded when water bearing material drains by gravity. Porosity correct answersPercentage of void volume to total volume of aquifer. Groundwater correct answersWater that is found underground in cracks and spaces in the soil, sands, and rocks. Saturated Zone correct answersThe area where water fills these spaces. Darcy's Law correct answersUsed to calculate movement of groundwater through an aquifer. Well Drawdown correct answersDecrease in water level at some distance from the well.