Practice Aquittards and Aquicludes - 33.3 | 33. Occurrence, Movement, and Distribution of Groundwater | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of an aquitard?

💡 Hint: Think about permeability.

Question 2

Easy

Name a material that can act as an aquiclude.

💡 Hint: What type of material does not allow water to pass through?

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Question 1

What is an aquitard?

  • A layer of high permeability
  • A layer that transmits water slowly
  • An impermeable layer

💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of low permeability.

Question 2

True or False: Aquicludes are effective in preventing water extraction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of an aquiclude.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

In a groundwater study, a hydrogeologist discovers a layer of siltstone above a clay layer. Discuss how these layers will interact in terms of groundwater flow.

💡 Hint: Think about both layers' permeability.

Question 2

Imagine a region where you have multiple aquifuges. How would this affect the local ecology and water availability?

💡 Hint: Consider how plants and animals rely on groundwater.

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