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Geological Engineering · Q15

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 15

Q15

Which zone contains both water and air in the pores?

A.
Saturated zone
B.
Capillary fringe
C.
Unsaturated zone
Answer
D.
Aquiclude

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The unsaturated zone (or vadose zone) lies above the water table and contains a mix of air and water in the pores.It is significant for soil moisture and infiltration studies.