Which of the following best matches the description?Aquifer that is bound on the top and bottom by impermeable layers.

A. aquifer
B. surface impoundment
C. landfills
D. aquitard
E. water table
F. confined aquifer
G. artesian aquifer
H. unconfined aquifer
I. septic tank
J. in-stream uses
K. water diversion
L. point source
M. groundwater mining
N. aquiclude
O. nonpoint source


Answer: F

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