Suneel Singh posted an Question
April 16, 2020 • 23:02 pm 100 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Which rock type would make the best aquifer?

which rock type would make the best aquifer? shale mudstone sandstone basalt

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    Rahul kumar Best Answer

    An aquifer should be porous as well as permeable and hence following rocks can act as a best aquifer: 1. Well sorted coarse grained sandstone 2. Conglomerates 3. Limestone (action of water will lead to dissolution which create caves and caverns for flow of water) 4. Fractured igneous rocks

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