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Geological Engineering · Q4

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 4

Q4

What is an aquifer?

A.
Rock that does not hold water
B.
Layer that restricts water flow
C.
Permeable rock that stores and transmits water
Answer
D.
Layer that absorbs contaminants

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
An aquifer is a geological unit that can both store and transmit groundwater efficiently.It must be porous and permeable.