What is the term for a rock layer that transmits water easily?
A. Aquitard
B. Aquiclude
C. Aquifer
D. Caprock
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
An aquifer is a geologic formation that can store and transmit significant quantities of water, usually due to its high permeability.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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