Practice Aquicludes, Aquitards, and Aquifuges - 34.2 | 34. Aquifers – Types | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is an aquiclude?

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of clay.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a material that can be an aquifuge.

💡 Hint: Think about rocks that prevent water movement.

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Question 1

What is the main function of an aquiclude?

  • It stores water.
  • It transmits water quickly.
  • It is fully impervious.

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of clay.

Question 2

True or False: An aquitard can transmit water at a slow rate.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of an aquitard.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are studying a local area with varying geological layers. Identify how you would utilize the concepts of aquicludes, aquitards, and aquifuges in planning for groundwater extraction.

💡 Hint: Think about water movement and storage capacity.

Question 2

Describe a scenario where having aquitards and aquifuges in proximity would significantly affect groundwater management strategies. What would be the implications?

💡 Hint: Consider how slow recharge affects water availability and planning.

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