Which zone in the subsurface contains water under atmospheric pressure?
A. Capillary zone
B. Saturated zone
C. Zone of aeration
D. Artesian zone
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The saturated zone holds groundwater under atmospheric or greater pressure, with pores fully filled with water.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Groundwater And Hydrogeology
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What is the zone called where all the pores are completely filled with water?
A. Capillary zone
B. Aeration zone
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The upper surface of the saturated zone is known as:
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B. Capillary fringe
C. Aquiclude
D. Artesian surface
A. Rock that does not hold water
B. Layer that restricts water flow
C. Permeable rock that stores and transmits water
D. Layer that absorbs contaminants
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