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Geological Engineering · Q36

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 36

Q36

Which geological formation would have the highest hydraulic conductivity?

A.
Basalt
B.
Shale
C.
Sand
Answer
D.
Granite

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sand has relatively large, interconnected pores, leading to high hydraulic conductivity�ideal for aquifer formations.