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Geological Engineering · Q41

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 41

Q41

What is the term for a rock layer that transmits water easily?

A.
Aquitard
B.
Aquiclude
C.
Aquifer
Answer
D.
Caprock

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
An aquifer is a geologic formation that can store and transmit significant quantities of water, usually due to its high permeability.