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Explain the difference between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation.

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The soil and rocks in the zone of aeration have pores which are partially filled with water and air. The zone of saturation comprises rocks and soil whose pores are saturated with water. 3. The zone of saturation lies beneath the water table, while the zone of aeration lies above it.

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