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The capillary fringe is located:

A. Below the water table

B. Just above the water table

C. In artesian aquifers only

D. At ground surface

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The capillary fringe lies just above the water table where water is drawn upward by capillary action into pore spaces.

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