An aquiclude is (A) A non artesian aquifer (B) An artesian aquifer (C) A confined bed of impervious material between aquifers (D) A large water body underground

An aquiclude is
(A) A non artesian aquifer
(B) An artesian aquifer
(C) A confined bed of impervious material between aquifers
(D) A large water body underground
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(C) A confined bed of impervious material between aquifers
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