Question

Aquifers are _______. a. located below the water table b. important sources of freshwater c. located in the saturated zone d. all of the above

Answer 1

d. all of the above, they are all true

Answer 2

The correct answer is d. all of the above.

An aquifer is an underground layer of sedimentary rock such as sandstone which bears water. Underground layer of water-bearing rock. Water from rainfall and melting of snow percolates in the ground to fill aquifers. Thus, they are the storehouse of the underground water and is an important source freshwater. The top water level of aquifers are water table. Water from aquifers used for drinking, agriculture and various industrial purposes.