Volume of water that unit volume of aquifer will give up by gravity pull is called ____________________?
Correct answer: C. Specific yield
- A. Specific volume
- B. Specific retention
- C. Specific yield
- D. All are correct
Explanation
Specific yield is the volume of water that a unit volume of saturated aquifer releases under gravity. Specific retention is the water held back by the aquifer after drainage, making it the opposite component of porosity.
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