34.2.3 - Aquifuge
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What is an aquifuge?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to other types of formations.
Give an example of an aquifuge.
💡 Hint: Think of strong, solid rock.
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What is the primary characteristic of an aquifuge?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to be 'impervious'.
True or False: An aquifuge can store groundwater.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of storage and impermeability.
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Discuss how the presence of aquifuges might affect regional groundwater strategies. Provide two specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider surrounding geological formations and their impacts on local water supplies.
Analyze a scenario where water contamination occurs atop an aquifuge. What measures would be critical in this context?
💡 Hint: Think about what would be needed to prevent contaminants from reaching underlying aquifers.
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