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The Great Artesian Basin, one of the largest and deepest artesian groundwater basins in the world, is situated in which country?

A. United States
B. Canada
C. Australia✓ Correct Answer
D. Brazil

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Great Artesian Basin lies entirely within Australia, serving as the largest groundwater reservoir on the continent and sustaining pastoral activities in arid zones. Other continental regions possess different major aquifers, such as the Ogallala Aquifer located in the United States. This confined basin traps water between layers of impervious rock, allowing natural artesian flow through boreholes.

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