Showing posts with label Aquifer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aquifer. Show all posts
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Gate 1997-1.1
Gate 1997
1.1 A semipermeable layer that yields water slowly in comparison to the adjoining aquifer is called an
(A) aquiclude
(B) aquifer
(C) aquitard
(D) aquifuge
(C) Aquitard
An aquitard is a zone within the Earth that restricts the flow of groundwater from one aquifer to another.
Aquitards comprise layers of either clay or non-porous rock with low hydraulic conductivity.
A completely impermeable layer is called an aquiclude or aquifuge.
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