Water can remain in the ground as groundwater for up to 10,000 years.This is called the
A) aquifer storage.
B) groundwater flow rate.
C) residence time.
D) transfer time.

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The length of time that groundwater can remain in the ground is referred to as its residence time. It can last for thousands or even millions of years, depending on the depth of the aquifer and the rate of water recharge.

Water Can Remain in the Ground as Groundwater for Up