What is the unit of transmissivity

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What is the unit of transmissivity?

A. m�/day

B. m/s

C. m/day

D. m�/s

Answer: Option A

Transmissivity is the product of hydraulic conductivity and aquifer thickness.It is expressed in m�/day or similar area per time units.

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