Where does the majority of groundwater originate?
A) by primordial outgassing from magmatic intrusions
B) by infiltration from precipitation that falls on the land
C) released from minerals undergoing diagenetic and metamorphic dehydration reactions
D) it was deposited along with the sediments that contain it

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The majority of groundwater originates from precipitation that falls on the land and then infiltrates the soil and rock layers beneath the surface. This process replenishes aquifers and is the primary source of groundwater.

Where Does the Majority of Groundwater Originate