Aquifers and Mass Wasting Factors considered when identifying potential aquifers

Depth to water table: Water table refers to that depth below the earth's surface below which there is permanent availability of water. Potential aquifers are mostly located in the region where the water table is relatively closer to the surface of the earth.

Presence of highly permeable soils: Permeability of the soil influences the ability of rainwater or rather surface water to infiltrate into the lower layers of the earth. A region whose soil is permeable is most likely to have critical aquifers. On the other hand, a region with impermeable soil limits water into infiltration to form aquifers.

Presence of flat terrain: Terrain refers to the degree at which the land slopes. Surfaces with flat terrain discourage surface run-off and instead enhances water infiltration into the lower layers of the earth. As a result, the aquifer formed is critical in the sense that it permits its recharge.

Presence of a permanent river: this serves as a supply of water to the aquifer during both...

The following are some of those factors that should be avoided.
Avoided those areas that are potentially polluted (toxins and heavy metal) by industrial waste as well as dumping from human activities.

Areas characterized by intensive agricultural activities should also be avoided. This is because of the high levels of salinity and pesticides used in such activities can percolate into the aquifer making it unsuitable for human use.

Areas close to the ocean, fault lines, and those containing high proportions of clay must equally be avoided. Such areas tend to have high degrees of salt conditions that are not appropriate for human conditions.

How climate influences mass wasting

Mass wasting refers to downward movement of materials under the influence of gravity. Climate is one of the factors…