Which of the following best describes an aquiclude

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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

Aquiclude is a formation that is impermeable and non-porous, preventing water flow entirely.It confines water in adjacent aquifers.

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