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Which factor decreases the permeability of an aquifer

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Which factor decreases the permeability of an aquifer?

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Correct Answer: Option B
Cementation reduces permeability by filling pore spaces with precipitated minerals, thus reducing the interconnected voids needed for fluid flow.
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