34.2.2 - Aquitard
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What is an aquitard?
💡 Hint: Think about its position between an aquifer and an aquiclude.
What materials typically make up aquitards?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of rock and sediment that slow water movement.
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What defines an aquitard?
💡 Hint: Think about its function compared to aquifers.
True or False: Aquitards do not store water.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of aquitards.
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How would groundwater management strategies change if aquitards were not present in a region?
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of regulating water flow.
Design a model showing the interaction of aquitards with aquifers and aquicludes. What factors will your model include?
💡 Hint: Think about how water functions in each layer.
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