Question

The minimum depth in the soil where all the spaces are filled with water is called

• A. saturation level
• B. ground water table
• C. ground water
• D. Water table

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Water table

The explanation for the correct option: (D) Water table:

• The minimum depth in the soil where all the spaces are filled with water is called the water table.
• The water table is the upper level of the groundwater.
• It is the level below which the rocks are completely saturated with water.

The explanation for the incorrect options: (A) saturation level: It is the amount of water needed to completely fill up the spaces in the rocks and soil underground.

(B) Groundwater table: It is the same as the water table, though the term ‘water table’ is commonly used.

(C) Groundwater: The water that seeps into the ground and is available as underground water is called groundwater.

Therefore, the correct option is: (D) Water table.