Question

Percolation rate is defined as

• A. Rate at which water is absorbed by soil
• B. Rate at which air is absorbed by soil
• C. Rate at which water trickles down the soil
• D. Rate at which air trickles into soil

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Rate at which water trickles down the soil

Percolation rate is defined as the rate at which water trickles down the soil. A soil with more percolation rate can hold water for a longer time and a soil with poor percolation rate can hold water for a shorter time.