The movement of water through a column of soil is called:___________?
Correct answer: B. Percolation
- A. Infiltration
- B. Percolation
- C. Leaching
- D. hydraulic conductivity
Explanation
Percolation is the downward movement of water through the soil profile or a soil column. Infiltration is entry at the soil surface, while leaching refers specifically to removal of soluble substances by moving water.
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