Which type of aquifer is bounded above and below by impermeable layers?
A. Unconfined aquifer
B. Confined aquifer
C. Perched aquifer
D. Leaky aquifer
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Confined aquifer is sandwiched between two impermeable layers, creating pressure within the aquifer.Wells in such aquifers can have artesian flow.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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