Which of the following best describes an aquiclude?
A. Permeable and porous
B. Impermeable and porous
C. Impermeable and non-porous
D. Highly transmissive
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Aquiclude is a formation that is impermeable and non-porous, preventing water flow entirely.It confines water in adjacent aquifers.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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