What is groundwater?
Groundwater

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock. It is a crucial source of fresh water.
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What is an aquifer?
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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, allowing it to be extracted for use.
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What is a confined aquifer?
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A confined aquifer is an aquifer that is trapped between two layers of impermeable rock or clay, which creates pressure and can lead to artesian wells.
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What is an unconfined aquifer?
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An unconfined aquifer is an aquifer that is not overlain by an impermeable layer, allowing water to flow freely into and out of it.
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What is the water table?
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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.
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What happens to the water table during heavy rainfall?
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During heavy rainfall, the water table typically rises as more water infiltrates the ground.
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What is an aquitard?
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An aquitard is a layer of rock or sediment that restricts the flow of groundwater, often made of clay or silt.
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