PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements best describes how water moves as groundwater?
A
After water infiltrates (soaks into) the ground, it travels through the zone of saturation and ends up in the zone of aeration.
B
After water infiltrates the ground, it travels through the zone of aeration and ends up in the zone of saturation.
C
After water passes through the zone of aeration it infiltrates the ground and then moves into the zone of saturation.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Percolation is the movement of water through the soil itself. Finally, as the water percolates into the deeper layers of the soil, it reaches ground water, which is water below the surface. The upper surface of this underground water is called the “water table".

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer:Which of the following best describes the movement of water underground? Recharge moves groundwater supplies through rock.

Detailed explanation-3: -The movement of groundwater in the saturated zone is termed percolation. Water moves slowly by percolation through very small pores along parallel, threadlike paths. 7. Figure 12.9: Water percolates from areas where the water table is high towards areas where it is lowest (towards surface streams or lakes).

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