The porous layer where water accumulates in the ground is called a(n)

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An aquifer is a body of porous rock or sediment saturated with groundwater. Groundwater can move through these materials because they have enough permeability to allow water to flow. This is distinct from an aquitard or an aquiclude, which have low permeability and restrict water flow. The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone in an aquifer, not the porous layer itself.

The Porous Layer Where Water Accumulates in the Ground Is