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Which of the following best defines an aquifer?
A. Layers of rock located on the surface of the Earth that are saturated with water that can be accessed through natural springs or by pumping.
B. Aquifers are underground layers of rock that are saturated with water, which can be brought to the surface through natural springs or by pumping.
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The source of water from an aquifer is from precipitation that falls to the ground. The precipitation, like rain or melted snow, seeps into the land. This groundwater is found in a range of different types of rock.

The best aquifers are found in porous, permeable rock that absorbs the water, such as sandstone. The water in some aquifers may be thousands of years old.

On the other hand, the layers of rock are not located on the surface of the Earth.

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