what makes an aquifer able to store water?

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2007-12-13 08:49:47 · 2 answers · asked by CheetosMonster00 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

Rock porosity and permeability.
The rocks must have porosity above a certain value (such as 20-30%) and have high permeability.

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2007-12-13 08:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The capacity of the aquifer is controlled by the pore spaces between soil particles, which is defined by the particle size itself.

2007-12-13 08:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋