What is the body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater called?

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Canal

Aquifer

Bore well

Water table

Correct Answer : Canal

Explanation : An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock features or unconsolidated material from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well

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What is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of the water quality called?

Algae growth

Eutrophication

Denitrification

Nitrification

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Eutrophication

Explanation : Eutrophication is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of water quality. The untreated wastewater is rich in organic matter which demands oxygen.