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How deep is the water table in a swamp?

In general, the water table in a swamp is at ground level. The ground is saturated and water is evident on the surface of the ground. That's what makes a swamp a swamp. You wouldn't have to "dig down" to find water as it's right there. Any water on the surface has no where to go as the ground is saturated. Water may even stand on the ground to some extent. A large part of the area of a swamp may be covered with water, and only a few plants that can stand having their roots completely wet will emerge.


Is ground water a important part in the water cycle?

yes


Some water soaks into the ground as?

Some water soaks into to the ground as runoff. This runoff can then become part of the local water table.


Is ground water part of the nitrogen cycle?

yes . There Is :)


Groundwater storage. Large amounts of water are stored in the ground. The water is still moving possibly very slowly and it is still part of the water cycle. Most of the water in the ground comes from?

Seepage from precipitation.


How does rain become groundwater?

Rainwater infiltrates into the ground through the soil and rock layers, filling up the spaces between particles known as pores. As it percolates deeper, it reaches the water table, the top of the saturated zone where all spaces are filled with water. This water then becomes part of the groundwater system that can eventually be tapped into by wells or springs.


What are the similarities between the saturated zone and the unsaturated zones.?

Both the saturated and unsaturated zones are layers within the soil and rock that play crucial roles in the groundwater system. They are part of the larger hydrological cycle, influencing water movement and availability. Additionally, both zones can contain soil, rock, and various sediments, and they are affected by similar environmental factors such as precipitation and evaporation processes. However, the key difference lies in their water content, with the saturated zone being fully water-saturated and the unsaturated zone containing both air and water.


What is the highest point in Detroit Michigan?

On the ground, it's probably in the northwestern part of the city. The smart-a$$ answer is the top floor of the Renaissance Center :-P


What is water that soaks into the ground?

The water that soaks in ground called as ground water .


Which part of human body has maximum water?

The human brain has the highest water content, with approximately 75-80% of its weight being water.


What is a groundwater system?

"Groundwater flow is the movement of water that travels and seeps through soil and rock underground. Stored in cavities and geologic pores of the earth's crust, confined groundwater is under a great deal of pressure. Its upper part is lower than the material in which it is confined. Unconfined groundwater is the term for an aquifer with an exposed water surface."


How does water get into sugacane?

It absorbs it from the ground through it's roots and into the central part of the plant