A saturated geological unit which can yield water to the wells at a sufficient rate to
support a well is called ______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. aquifer
- An aquifer can be defined as a formation containing sufticient saturated permeable material which can yield significant quantities of water to wells and springs.
- An aquifer material must have enough pore spaces, and must be large enough so as to permit the extraction of water at useful rates. Thus, an aquifer should have an ability to store and to transmit water.
- It is observed that sedimentary materials constitute the largest percentage of earth's aquifers, including coarse unconsolidated materials and hard sedimentary rocks like, limestone and dolomite.