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Geological Engineering · Q99

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 99

Q99

What does an impermeable layer that restricts groundwater flow refer to?

A.
Aquifer
B.
Aquiclude
Answer
C.
Aquitard
D.
Unsaturated zone

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
An aquiclude is a completely impermeable layer that blocks water movement, such as clay or solid rock.