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      Question

      The saturated zone immediately above the water table is

      the:
      A Water table Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Spring Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Capillary fringe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Capillarity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The capillary fringe is a layer of soil that is saturated with water pulled up from the water table by capillary forces. In this zone, the water is held under negative pressure or tension.

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