Q. The geological formation which contains and readily yields water to tube wells
Solution:
- Aquifer is a body of saturated rock or geological formation through which water can easily move (permeability) into wells and streams.
- The geological formations which are both porous and permeable hence sufficient quantity of water can be extracted from them.
- Aquifers vary in depth and thickness and in general, confined and non-confined aquifers are two main categories of the aquifer.
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