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| water found in the pores or openings of soil and rock below Earth's surface |
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amount of pore space in rocks or soil |
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| contains many holes or cracks that allow water to pass through |
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| layer of permeable rock through which water flows freely under the ground |
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solid substance that water cannot pass through |
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| contamination of soil, water, or air |
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Permeable rocks with high porosity |
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| sources of groundwater pollution |
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1. toxic substances from mines 2. leaky sewer or pipelines 3. fertilizers 4. chemicals or bacteria from landfills 5. gasoline or toxic chemical ozing from underground storage tanks |
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