In Order for an Aquifer to Be Useful for Reliable

question 38

Multiple Choice

In order for an aquifer to be useful for reliable water extraction, what kind of porosity and permeability should it have?

• A)Low porosity, low permeability
• B)High porosity, high permeability
• C)Low porosity, high permeability
• D)High porosity, low permeability

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