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Which of the following formations does not contain any groundwater?

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Remember: - Aquifuge: No water storage or transmission. - Aquifer: High permeability for storage and flow.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
  • Aquifer
  • Aquifuge
  • Aquiclude
  • Aquitard
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

An aquifuge is an impermeable geological formation incapable of storing or transmitting groundwater. Examples include solid granite or dense, unfractured bedrock.
Related terms:
• Aquifer: Stores and transmits groundwater.
• Aquiclude: Stores water but does not transmit it.
• Aquitard: Allows limited water transmission.

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