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Properties of Aquifer

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Volume of water given by unit area of confined aquifer when Piezometric surface falls by unity is called.

A

Specific yield

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Specific storage

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C

Specific retention

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D

Storativity

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Solution

The correct option is D Storativity
Storativity or storage coefficient is defined as volume of water given by unit plan area of aquifer when Piezometric surface falls by unity.

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