Aquifers are geological formations that can store, transmit, and yield water to a well or spring. They are characterized by their ability to hold water (porosity) and allow water to flow through them (permeability). This makes them crucial for providing groundwater for drinking, irrigation, and other uses.

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An Aquifer Is

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An aquifer is .

A) a saturated, porous, and permeable layer or stratum that has high water flow
B) the best place to dispose of soluble toxic waste
C) a layer or stratum in which groundwater flows downward to the water table
D) an unsaturated bed or stratum below a spring

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