the currents push it downstream
Porosity and permeability of the rock or soil is how water moves.
The water that moves down in soil is known as percolating water. It travels through the soil layers carrying dissolved nutrients and minerals, eventually reaching the groundwater table. This process is essential for plant root uptake and soil replenishment.
Infiltration is the process of water moving vertically down through the soil.
When water soaks into the soil, it is referred to as infiltration. This is the process where water enters the soil surface and moves downwards due to the force of gravity.
percolation
Water moves down through soil mainly through the process of percolation, where it infiltrates and moves through the gaps between soil particles. Gravity plays a key role in pulling the water downward. The rate of water movement is influenced by factors such as soil type, slope of the land, and the presence of obstacles in the soil.
The process is called infiltration. It occurs when water on the surface of the ground penetrates the soil and moves downward.
Water moves down through the soil by a process called infiltration, where water enters the soil surface and moves downward under the force of gravity. Once in the soil, water can move vertically and horizontally through pore spaces between soil particles until it reaches the groundwater table. This movement is influenced by factors such as soil texture, structure, and porosity.
Water moves from the soil to the root hair cells through a process called osmosis, where water molecules move from an area of high water potential (soil) to an area of lower water potential (root hair cells). The presence of a concentration gradient between the soil and root cells and the selective permeability of the cell membrane facilitate this movement of water.
This is known as percolation or groundwater recharge.
permeability
Water moves from the soil into the root hair cell through a process called osmosis. This occurs because the root hair cell has a higher solute concentration than the surrounding soil, causing water to move passively into the cell to balance out the concentrations. This allows the plant to absorb essential nutrients from the soil along with the water.