The Unsaturated Zone of Soil or Rock Above the Water

question 99

Short Answer

The unsaturated zone of soil or rock above the water table is called the zone of ______________.

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Definitions:

Lateral Meristems

Plant tissue responsible for growth in thickness or girth in a maturing plant, located in stems and roots.

Primary Growth

Of plants, lengthening of young shoots and roots; originates at apical meristems.

Secondary Growth

Of plants, thickening of older stems and roots; originates at lateral meristems.

Temperate Zone

A climate zone lying between the tropical and polar zones, characterized by moderate temperatures.