________ is the portion of groundwater that is retained as a film on particle and rock surfaces and in tiny openings in the subsurface.

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Specific retention refers to the portion of groundwater that is retained as a film on particle and rock surfaces and in tiny openings in the subsurface. Surface tension refers to the attraction of water molecules to each other, infiltration refers to the process of water entering the soil, and capacity refers to the maximum amount of water that a particular location can hold.

________ Is the Portion of Groundwater That Is Retained as a Film