Which factor decreases the permeability of an aquifer?
A. Increased porosity
B. Cementation
C. Well grading
D. Sorting of grains
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Cementation reduces permeability by filling pore spaces with precipitated minerals, thus reducing the interconnected voids needed for fluid flow.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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