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In hydrogeology, storativity refers to:

A. Water quality

B. Storage capacity of aquifer per unit area

C. Depth of water table

D. Recharge rate

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Storativity (or storage coefficient) is the amount of water an aquifer releases or stores per unit surface area of the aquifer per unit change in head.

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