Geological Engineering · Q14

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 14

Q14

A confined aquifer is:

A.

Located at the ground surface

B.

Between two impermeable layers

Answer

C.

Full of air

D.

Part of an unconfined aquifer

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

A confined aquifer is bounded above and below by impermeable layers like clay, and holds water under pressure.

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