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Geological Engineering · Q8

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 8

Q8

Which geological structure can act as a natural barrier to groundwater flow?

A.
Aquifer
B.
Perched water table
C.
Aquiclude
Answer
D.
Recharge zone

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
An aquiclude is an impermeable rock layer that does not transmit water effectively, acting as a natural barrier.Clay and shale commonly form aquicludes.