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A saturated geological unit which can yield water to the wells at a sufficient rate to support a well is called ______.
aquifer
reservoir
estuary
karst
- Aquifer:
- An aquifer is a geological unit that is saturated with water.
- It can yield water in usable quantities to wells and springs.
- Supports the extraction of water at a rate sufficient for various needs.
- Correct Answer
- Reservoir:
- A reservoir is an artificial or natural storage space for water.
- Used for human consumption, irrigation, or hydroelectric power.
- Not necessarily capable of yielding water through natural percolation like aquifers.
- Estuary:
- An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets the ocean.
- Known for being rich in nutrients and biodiversity.
- Not related to underground water storage.
- Karst:
- A karst is a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks.
- Often contains caves and underground drainage systems.
- May have aquifers but is not defined by its ability to directly yield water to wells.
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