11. What's a recharge area?

A. The part of an aquifer where groundwater meets a lake or stream

B. The part of an aquifer where surface water reaches the water table

C. The part of an aquifer that's located between two aquicludes

D. The part of an aquifer that's located at a lower elevation

B. The part of an aquifer where surface water reaches the water table

Explanation:

The recharge area of an aquifer, is the area where the aquifer comes in touch with the surface water. At this area, the aquifer is receiving new and fresh water reserves from the surface, thus replenishing the water that it has lost. Most of this water comes from the rainfall and runoff, though rivers and streams can also contribute to it. The recharging of the aquifer is crucial for its existence, as it constantly loses water, and the recharging in giving back water to it, thus balancing the lost and gained water in it.