Which of the following statements regarding confined aquifers are correct?
A. They are called as leaky aquifers
B. They do not receive significant amount of recharge from overlying surface
C. Water present is at a pressure greater than the atmospheric pressure
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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- Unconfined Aquifer: Water is at atmospheric pressure.
- Confined Aquifer: Water is under hydrostatic pressure (greater than atmospheric pressure).
- Leaky Aquifer: Semi-confined, allowing vertical leakage.