Question

The permeability of an aquifer (m/day) will ____________

a.

increase with an increase in temperature of water flowing through the aquifer

b.

decrease with an increase in temperature of water flowing through the aquifer

c.

not get affected by the change in temperature of water flowing through the aquifer

d.

increase up to 20°C and then decreases with the increase in the temperature of water flowing through the aquifer

Answer: (a).increase with an increase in temperature of water flowing through the aquifer

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