Without adequate drainage, water can collect against the foundation wall, creating ____ pressure that can drive water into the foundation through cracks and gaps and, in severe cases, cause structural damage.
A) standing
B) hydrostatic
C) hydraulic
D) static

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Hydrostatic pressure is the correct term used to describe the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity. It is the type of pressure that can build up against a foundation wall when water collects around it, potentially causing water to seep through cracks and gaps or even lead to structural damage.

Without Adequate Drainage, Water Can Collect Against the Foundation Wall