GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

GROUNDWATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The process by which precipitation that has fallen on land trickles into the ground and becomes groundwater is known as what?
A
aeration
B
saturation
C
infiltration
D
porosity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Process of seeping of water into the ground is called infiltration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Infiltration is the process by which precipitation that falls on land surfaces enters the ground and becomes groundwater.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Infiltration is the process by which surface water, rainwater or snowmelt seeps into the ground. This replenishes the groundwater of that area.

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