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An aquifer is a rock layer that stores and allows the flow of groundwater. Compared to other types of rock layers, how permeable and porous would an aquifer be?

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An aquifer is basically a body of saturated rock meaning water doesn’t have a hard time passing through it. It must be permeable and porous to make it a good aquifer.

Step-by-step explanation:

this is because the waythe aquaifer is shaped

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An aquifer is basically a body of saturated rock meaning water doesn’t have a hard time passing through it must be permeable and porous which includes sandstones, conglomerate, fractured limestone, and unconsolidated sand and gravel.if the rocks are fracture it makes a good aquifer
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