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Geological Engineering · Q72

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 72

Q72

Which zone in the subsurface contains water under atmospheric pressure?

A.
Capillary zone
B.
Saturated zone
Answer
C.
Zone of aeration
D.
Artesian zone

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The saturated zone holds groundwater under atmospheric or greater pressure, with pores fully filled with water.