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The upper surface of the saturated zone is known as:

A. Water table

B. Capillary fringe

C. Aquiclude

D. Artesian surface

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The water table is the top boundary of the saturated zone.It marks the level below which all the spaces in soil or rock are filled with water.

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