Rivers and Groundwater Systems: Groundwater

Section Objectives Icon Section Objectives

After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the components and characteristics of groundwater systems.
  2. Define aquifer and explain the difference between confined and unconfined aquifers.
  3. Describe natural and artificial discharge of groundwater.
  4. Describe how groundwater flows.
  5. Discuss the formation of natural springs, hot springs, and geysers.