Explain an artesian basin and an artesian well.-Australia,Location,Are – InterviewSolution

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1.	Explain an artesian basin and an artesian well.-Australia,Location,Area, Political & Physical Features
Answer» Artersian basin is a layer of porous or pervious rock lies between two layers of impervious rocks and acts as a reservoir. The rain water seeps underground and the rock becomes capable of holding water and allowing it to pass through it called aquifer. A well is bored into the aquifer through which water rises to the surface by natural pressure is called artesian well.

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