33.1.2. Zones of Subsurface Water

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the Zone of Aeration?

   Hint

   Think about where plants get their water.

2. 2.

   Define the Zone of Saturation.

   Hint

   This is where groundwater exists.

3. 3.

   Which zone lies between the land surface and the water table?

   • Zone of Aeration
   • Zone of Saturation
   • Groundwater Zone

   Hint

   Think about layers of soil and water.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Zone of Saturation has air pockets.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what saturation means.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impacts of changing climate on the balance between the Zone of Aeration and Saturation. What strategies could be implemented to mitigate negative effects?

   Hint

   Consider where the water comes from and how it's used.

6. 6.

   Design an experiment to measure the water retention in the Zone of Aeration compared to the Zone of Saturation. What variables would you consider?

   Hint

   Think about what influences water storage capacity in each zone.