AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

CHEMICAL CYCLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the process by which water soaks into the ground. Water that stays deep in the ground in a large collection is called ____
A
Groundwater, infiltration
B
Condensation, groundwater
C
Evaporation, transpiration
D
Infiltration, groundwater
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Infiltration is the process by which surface water, rainwater or snowmelt seeps into the ground. This replenishes the groundwater of that area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Infiltration. Infiltration happens when water soaks into the soil from the ground level. It moves underground and moves between the soil and rocks. Some of the water will be soaked up by roots to help plants grow.

Detailed explanation-3: -Infiltration is the physical process involving movement of water through the boundary area where the atmosphere interfaces with the soil. The surface phenomenon is governed by soil surface conditions. Water transfer is related to the porosity of the soil and the permeability of the soil profile.

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