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Question : In places, the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table. This is known as a/an ______.

Option 1: pond

Option 2: lake

Option 3: well

Option 4: aquifer


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: aquifer


Solution : The correct answer is an aquifer .

In some places, the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table. This geological formation is known as an "aquifer." Aquifers act as natural reservoirs, holding and supplying water to wells and springs. They play a crucial role in groundwater storage and are vital for sustaining water availability in certain regions.

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