Which zone lies between the land surface and the water table?
A. Saturated zone
B. Aeration zone
C. Recharge zone
D. Discharge zone
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The zone of aeration (or vadose zone) lies above the water table and contains both air and water in pores.Water moves vertically here to recharge the aquifer.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:
A. Water table
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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