The three correct statements that describe an aquifer are:
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can be recharged after being depleted - Aquifers can be replenished through processes like precipitation and surface water infiltration.
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layer of permeable rocks - Aquifers are typically composed of permeable materials that allow water to flow through them.
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underground water storehouse - Aquifers act as storage reservoirs for groundwater.
The other two statements about aquifers being "created only by digging or drilling" and "layer of impermeable rocks" are incorrect. Aquifers can form naturally without human intervention, and they are typically situated above or below layers of impermeable rock that can prevent water from escaping.