Water from Precipitation Sinks into the Soil and Flows Downward

question 54

Multiple Choice

Water from precipitation sinks into the soil and flows downward through the soil-water belt under the force of gravity is a process called __________.

• A)permeability
• B)porosity
• C)recharge
• D)infiltration
• E)percolation

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