Aquifer Definitions Question and answers correctly solved 2023/2024

Aquifer Definitions Question and answers correctly solved 2023/2024Ground Water - correct answer underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks Aquifer - correct answer a body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater Recharge - correct answer Water added to an aquifer. For example, when rainwater seeps into the ground. Recharge may occur artificially through injection wells or by spreading water over groundwater reservoirs. Unsaturated Zone - correct answer A layer of rocks & soil ABOVE THE WATER TABLE in which the pores contain air as well as water Saturated Zone - correct answer a layer of permeable rock or soil in which the cracks and pores are totally filled with water Permeable - correct answer allowing (especially liquids) to pass or diffuse through, allowing (especially liquids) to pass or diffuse through Impermeable - correct answer preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through Water Table - correct answer underground surface below which the ground is wholly saturated with water Well - correct answer a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine