Hydrogeology (aquifers): Groundwater confined between two impermeable layers is termed what? Focus on the technical name for water stored under confining beds. Choose the correct term.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
-
AArtesian
-
BArtesian well
-
CUnconfined groundwater
-
DConfined groundwater
Answer
Correct Answer: Confined groundwater
Explanation
Concept/ApproachWater trapped between confining (impermeable) layers is called confined groundwater (within a confined aquifer). An artesian well is a structure that taps such an aquifer; the water itself is termed confined.
Final AnswerConfined groundwater