What does the term "percolation" refer to in relation to water movement in soil?

A Horizontal movement of water through porous materials Correct Incorrect

B Upward movement of water from the soil surface Correct Incorrect

C Vertical movement of water through soil pores Correct Incorrect

D Movement of water through plants Correct Incorrect

E None of the above Correct Incorrect

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Water infiltrates the soil by moving through the surface. Percolation is the movement of water through the soil itself. Finally, as the water percolates into the deeper layers of the soil, it reaches ground water, which is water below the surface.

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