Which of the following aquifers require a low permeability zone above it or below it?
A)Artesian aquifer
B)Perched aquifer
C)Confined aquifer
D)All of these are correct.

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All of these aquifers require a low permeability zone either above or below them to maintain their specific characteristics. An artesian aquifer is confined between two impermeable layers, a perched aquifer lies above the main water table due to an impermeable layer below, and a confined aquifer is similarly restricted by low permeability layers.

Which of the Following Aquifers Require a Low Permeability Zone