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Aquifer denotes the ________.

A

ground water level

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B

basin level

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C

purity

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A ground water level
Water that is absorbed into the ground accumulates and forms a layer of water underground which is called an aquifer. The thicker the aquifer layer, the better. This layer indicates groundwater level or the status of the water table.

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