Question

The parabolic depression in the aquifer is called as __________

(a) Cone of depression and Drawdown curve

(b) Parabolic curve

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

The question was asked in homework.

This intriguing question comes from Well Hydraulics topic in section Well Hydraulics of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Cone of depression and Drawdown curve

To elaborate: The parabolic depression formed when water is pumped from the aquifer through well can be called as cone of depression or the drawdown surface.