A confined aquifer is

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A confined aquifer is:

A. Located at the ground surface

B. Between two impermeable layers

C. Full of air

D. Part of an unconfined aquifer

Answer: Option B

A confined aquifer is bounded above and below by impermeable layers like clay, and holds water under pressure.

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