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Aquifers Explained

Aquifers come in many shapes, sizes, and "flavors". For example, some aquifer systems span hundreds – or even thousands – of kilometers across several states or nations, and may include multiple individual layers of rock or sediment that total thousands of meters in thickness. Other aquifers may be restricted to a few kilometers within a stream valley, and be only a few meters thick.

Nonetheless, there are some important common features to different kinds of aquifers. In this section of the module, we provide a basic overview of aquifers: What is an aquifer? What are the different types of aquifers, and what is their anatomy?

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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