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Which one of the following lithology is most likely being a permeability barrier O A. Clean sandstone O B. Shale C, Fractured limestone D. Diatomite

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it will be Shale

Step-by-step explanation:

Because a rock that acts as a barrier to water is a permeability barrier. This cannot be a porous rock such as a clean sandstone, or diatomite (both porous). A fractured limestone will allow solutions to pass through it either along fractures or by dissolving the limestone. A shale is made up of fine clay particles that are tightly packed together and therefore impermeable.

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