The unsaturated zone above the water table is also known as the ______ .
A) zone of saturation
B) zone of capillary
C) aquifer zone
D) zone of aeration

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The unsaturated zone above the water table is also known as the zone of aeration, as it contains pockets of air and is not completely saturated with water. The zone of saturation refers to the area below the water table where all the pore spaces are filled with water. The zone of capillary is a sub-zone within the zone of aeration where water is held by adhesion and surface tension. The aquifer zone refers to an underground permeable rock or sediment layer that can store and transmit groundwater.

The Unsaturated Zone Above the Water Table Is Also Known