Asked by Elion Bendo on May 07, 2024
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Which of the following would NOT be a preferred characteristic of a good aquifer?
A) high permeability
B) high porosity
C) unsaturated pores
D) all of these
Aquifer
A permeable body of saturated material through which groundwater can flow and which yields significant volumes of water to wells and springs.
Permeability
The ability of a material, such as rock or soil, to allow fluids to pass through it, often measured in terms of the ease with which water can flow.
Porosity
The measure of a rock's ability to hold water, determined by the volume of voids or spaces within the rock.
- Identify the characteristics and configurations of aquifers that affect their ability to supply water.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the characteristics and configurations of aquifers that affect their ability to supply water.
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