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A soil formation through which only seepage is possible, being partly permeable and capable of giving insignificant yield, is classified as
A soil formation through which only seepage is possible, being partly permeable and capable of giving insignificant yield, is classified as
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The correct option is B Aquitard
Aquitard is a formation through which only seepage is possible and thus the yield is insignificant compared to an aquifer.
eg., sandy clay
Note:
Aquifer is a saturated formation of earth material which not only stores water but yields it in significant quantity relatively simple due to its high permeability.
eg., Sand, gravel
Aquiclude is a formation like clay which is highly porous but not permeable due to very small size of pores.
Aquifuge is a geological formation which is neither porous nor permeable.
eg., Compact rock without any fractures.
Aquitard is a formation through which only seepage is possible and thus the yield is insignificant compared to an aquifer.
eg., sandy clay
Note:
Aquifer is a saturated formation of earth material which not only stores water but yields it in significant quantity relatively simple due to its high permeability.
eg., Sand, gravel
Aquiclude is a formation like clay which is highly porous but not permeable due to very small size of pores.
Aquifuge is a geological formation which is neither porous nor permeable.
eg., Compact rock without any fractures.
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