What Is the Difference Between the Saturated and Unsaturated Zones

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the saturated and unsaturated zones of groundwater?

• A)The saturated zone has a higher porosity than the unsaturated zone.
• B)The saturated zone has a lower porosity than the unsaturated zone.
• C)The pore spaces in the saturated zone are full of water; the pore spaces in the unsaturated zone are not full of water.
• D)The pore spaces in the saturated zone are not full of water; the pore spaces in the unsaturated zone are full of water.

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