aquifers

Meanings

• noun

  Natural formations of porous rock or sediment that can store and yield substantial quantities of water to wells and springs.

  - "The aquifers in this region are a major source of drinking water."
  - "Groundwater from the aquifers is used for irrigation."
  - "The aquifers are recharged through rainwater and snowmelt."

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Variants

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aquifer , aquiferous , aquifers

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'aqua' meaning water, and 'ferre' meaning to bear or carry.

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Trivia

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1. Aquifers are not always located deep underground. Some are close to the surface and can be accessed through shallow wells.

2. The largest known aquifer is the Saskatchewan Aquifer in Canada, which covers an area of over 300,000 square miles.

3. Aquifers can take thousands of years to form, and once they are depleted, it can take just as long for them to recharge.

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1. Groundwater: The water that is stored in the ground in soil pore spaces and in the fractures and caverns of aquifers.

2. Aquifer recharge: The process by which water is added to an aquifer, either naturally or artificially.

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Culture

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Aquifers have played a crucial role in human history, particularly in arid regions where surface water is scarce. They have been the source of water for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. In literature, aquifers have been depicted as sources of life and sustenance, as well as a metaphor for hidden or buried treasures.

How to Memorize "aquifers"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large underground reservoir filled with water.
   - Visualize the water filtering through the rocks and soil to reach the reservoir.
   - Think about how the water is stored and how it is extracted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aquifers' with 'water storage'.
   - Think of 'aquifers' as 'underground wells'.
   - Remember that 'aquifers' are a source of 'groundwater'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Aquifers are like 'underground sponges' that 'soak up' water.
   - Think of the 'A' in 'aquifers' as standing for 'aquatic' and the 'ifers' as standing for 'reservoirs'.

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