Practice - Zone of Aeration (Unsaturated Zone)
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Practice Questions
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What is the Unsaturated Zone?
💡 Hint: Think about where the water is not fully present.
Name the three layers of the Unsaturated Zone.
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'SIC.'
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What does the Unsaturated Zone contain?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil is composed.
The Soil Water Zone is vital for which process?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of soil in agriculture.
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How can changes in land use (like urbanization) impact the Zone of Aeration?
💡 Hint: Consider how water flow is affected by buildings and roads.
Discuss the implications of overdrawing from wells on the Zone of Aeration.
💡 Hint: Link your discussion to the wider effects on the environment.
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