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water table

DEFINITION

The upper level of the saturated zone of groundwater

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TERM

zone of saturation

DEFINITION

zone where all open spaces in sediment and rock are completely filled with water

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TERM

zone of aeration

DEFINITION

Zone in soil that is not saturated with water and that lies above the water table.

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TERM

cone of depression

DEFINITION

lowering of the water table around a pumping well

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TERM

aquitard

DEFINITION

Impermeable beds that hinder or prevent groundwater movement