The layer of ground that is not permanently saturated is called the __________.
A)zone of aeration
B)zone of saturation
C)aquifer
D)water table

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The zone of aeration, also known as the vadose zone, is the layer of ground above the water table where the spaces between the soil particles hold both air and water. This layer is not permanently saturated with water. The zone of saturation, on the other hand, is the layer of ground below the water table where all of the spaces between soil particles are filled with water. Aquifer refers to a body of permeable rock or sediment that can store and transmit groundwater. The water table is the boundary between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation.

The Layer of Ground That Is Not Permanently Saturated Is