A perched aquifer is located

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A perched aquifer is located:

A. At the water table

B. Above the main water table on an impermeable layer

C. Below sea level

D. Within a confined aquifer

Answer: Option B

A perched aquifer forms when a localized impermeable layer traps water above the regional water table.

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