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Initial Publication Date: March 31, 2017

Formative Assessment 3: Cone of Depression

Use the figures below to complete the exercises that follow then answer the questions.

Questions:

  1. Sketch a few (~6-8) flowlines on the potentiometric surface maps for Long Island, New York in 1903 and 1936 (lower figure).
  2. Sketch a cross-section of the potentiometric surface (similar to those shown in panels A and B in the top figure) for Long Island in 1903 and 1936 along the red line shown on the map. Superimpose the two cross-sections on top of each other to allow comparison.

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These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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