Question

Specific yield is also known as

A drainable porosity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B effective rainfall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C soil moisture Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D available water Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Specific yield is also known as drainable porosity. Specific yield represents the portion of groundwater in a soil or rock layer that can be drained or extracted by the force of gravity when the water table declines. It is a critical parameter in hydrogeology and groundwater resource management.

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