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What is the region of the soil above the water table called

Aquifer?
Confining Layer?
Zone of Aeration?
Zone of Saturation?

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Answer:

Zone of Aeration?

Step-by-step explanation:

The region of soil above the water table is called the zone of aeration. In this zone, air fills the pore spaces of soil.

  • This zone lies between the earth surface and the top of the water table.
  • Sometimes, when the water table rises, this zone can also be saturated with water.
  • Below the zone of aeration is the zone of saturation where water fills the pore spaces.
  • The water table is the boundary between the zone of saturation and zone of aeration.
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