Which describes an underground layer of porous and permeable rock that holds water?(1 point)

Responses

aquifer
aquifer

reservoir
reservoir

subsidence
subsidence

deposit

aquifer

The correct answer is "aquifer".

The correct answer is "aquifer." An aquifer is an underground layer of rock, such as sandstone or limestone, that is both porous and permeable. Porosity refers to the amount of empty space within the rock, while permeability describes the ability of water to flow through the rock. Aquifers are capable of storing and transmitting water, making them an important source of groundwater.