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HURRY!! How does topsoil keep pollution out of our aquifers?

It acts as a water filter as groundwater moves through it

It actually adds additional pollution to the groundwater

People don't usually pollute soil, so water in those areas are safer from pollution.

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Answer: it acts as a water filter as groundwater moves through it

Step-by-step explanation:

Soil is a medium in which life is sustained through plant growth, the recycling of matter and nutrients, and the purification and cycling of water. Soil can act as a sponge to purify water, and thus plays a role in water quality.

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