FlexiQuiz - WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS QUIZ1

Groundwater is the water that fills the fractures, pore spaces and other openings in soil and rock formations

True

False

The well, if constructed to obtain water from an unconsolidated rock formation, shall be equipped with a screen that will prevent the entrance of formation material into the well

True

False

What is the average greatest suction lift that can be developed practically on a well point system

25ft

30ft

40ft

50ft

Casing in wells constructed to obtain water from an unconsolidated rock formation (such as gravel, sand, or shells) shall extend at least ______ ft into the top of the water-bearing formation

1

3

5

7

What is the objective of the bail down method of well screening:

Whole assembly is sunk into formation

Less tools are needed

Remove sand from below the screen so the screen will settle down as sand is displaced

None of the above