What Is One Important Quality of an Aquifer

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is one important quality of an aquifer?

• A)Bacteria and other contaminants are filtered out of the water by rocks and soil.
• B)The water supply is replenished through infiltration of rain and snowmelt.
• C)It is a source of potable water.
• D)Individual homes can access the water supply by digging wells into the aquifer.
• E)All of these answer choices are important qualities of aquifers.

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Definitions:

Proposition

A declarative sentence that can be either true or false but not both.

Hypothetical Syllogism

A logical argument form where two conditional statements lead to a conclusion, essentially connecting the antecedent of one to the consequent of the other.

Modus Ponens

A form of deductive reasoning that allows one to conclude a certain proposition if a conditional statement (if-then) is true and its antecedent is true.

Modus Tollens

A form of logical argument where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent; typically structured as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."