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Geological Engineering · Q20

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 20

Q20

What is the term for an aquifer that lies above the regional water table and is perched on an aquiclude?

A.
Artesian aquifer
B.
Unconfined aquifer
C.
Perched aquifer
Answer
D.
Fossil aquifer

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A perched aquifer occurs when a localized aquiclude traps water above the main water table, creating a temporary saturated zone.