A geological formation neither containing nor transmitting water is termed as
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- aquiclude
- aquitard
- aquifer
- aquifuge
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The question asks about a geological formation that neither contains nor transmits water. This type of formation is important in hydrogeology.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) aquiclude: Correct — An aquiclude is a geological formation that does not contain or transmit significant amounts of water, often acting as a barrier to groundwater movement.
(B) aquitard: An aquitard is a layer that can transmit some water but at a slower rate than an aquifer. It still allows water to pass through, though not easily.
(C) aquifer: An aquifer is a formation that can store and transmit significant amounts of water, making it the opposite of an aquiclude.
(D) aquifuge: An aquifuge is a layer that is completely impermeable, which could theoretically be seen as a more restrictive type of aquiclude, but the term aquiclude is more commonly used.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) aquiclude, as it refers to a geological formation that neither contains nor transmits water.
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