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Which property affects water retention but not groundwater flow?

A. Effective porosity

B. Permeability

C. Specific retention

D. Capillarity

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Specific retention is the portion of water that remains in the soil after gravity drainage.It doesn�t contribute to groundwater flow but is important for soil moisture content.

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