B2 noun Formell

aquifer

/ˈækwɪfər/

An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock, gravel, sand, or silt from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well. It serves as a natural storage system that sustains many of the world's freshwater needs.

Beispiele

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1

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

2

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

3

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
aquifer
Adjektiv
aquiferous
Verwandt
groundwater
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Aqua' (water) plus the 'fer' in 'transfer'. An aquifer is a layer that 'carries' or 'bears' water underground.

Schnelles Quiz

Excessive pumping for agriculture can permanently damage the ________, making it unable to hold water in the future.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: aquifer

Beispiele

1

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

everyday

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

2

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

formal

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

3

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

informal

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

4

Hydrological studies indicate that the recharge rate of the Ogallala Aquifer is significantly lower than the extraction rate.

academic

Hydrological studies indicate that the recharge rate of the Ogallala Aquifer is significantly lower than the extraction rate.

5

The corporation must secure sustainable access to the aquifer before expanding its beverage production facility.

business

The corporation must secure sustainable access to the aquifer before expanding its beverage production facility.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
aquifer
Adjektiv
aquiferous
Verwandt
groundwater

Häufige Kollokationen

deplete the aquifer to use up the water in the aquifer
aquifer recharge the process of water entering an aquifer
contaminated aquifer an underground water source that is polluted
underground aquifer a water-bearing layer beneath the surface
tap into an aquifer to begin using water from an aquifer

Häufige Phrasen

confined aquifer

an aquifer trapped between impermeable layers

unconfined aquifer

an aquifer with a water table as its upper boundary

aquifer depletion

the long-term water-level decline in an aquifer

Wird oft verwechselt mit

aquifer vs aqueduct

An aqueduct is a man-made bridge or pipe used to move water across distances, whereas an aquifer is a natural underground water-bearing layer.

aquifer vs aquarium

An aquarium is a glass tank for fish; an aquifer is a geological formation underground.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is primarily used in scientific, environmental, and agricultural contexts. While it is a technical term, it frequently appears in news reports regarding climate change and water scarcity.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'aquifer' to mean any body of water, but it specifically refers to the underground geological formation that holds water.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Aqua' (water) plus the 'fer' in 'transfer'. An aquifer is a layer that 'carries' or 'bears' water underground.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'ferre' (to bear or carry).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Regular plural form: aquifers Often preceded by 'underground' or 'deep'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many parts of the world, such as the American Midwest (Ogallala) or North Africa (Nubian), aquifers are the only source of survival, making them a central topic in regional politics.

Schnelles Quiz

Excessive pumping for agriculture can permanently damage the ________, making it unable to hold water in the future.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: aquifer

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