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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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