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Katarina [22]
3 years ago
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An aquifer has been compared to a sponge. Think about this analogy for a moment explain why the use of the word quotations “spon

ge“ is more appropriate in the use of “underground river” quotes to describe aquifers.
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1 answer:
wariber [46]3 years ago
7 0

The word sponge is more appropriate to use than Underground river since an underground river can loose water while an aquifer cannot loose water, unless it is open-air and above ground. then the aquifer would slowly loose water due to evaporation from the sun.

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