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Me: What is the deference between unsaturated and saturated zone? Nova Al Assistant: The unsaturated zone (also known as the vadose zone) is the region of soil or rock above the water table. This Zone is not completely filled with water, but contains both air and water. Water in this zone tends to move vertically downwards due to gravity The saturated zone (also known as the phreatic zone) is the region of soil or rock below the water table. This zone is completely filled with water and the water in this zone is under pressure. This zone is important because it contains groundwater which is a source of drinking water and is used for irrigation and industrial purposes. The main difference between the unsaturated and saturated zone is the presence of water. The unsaturated zone contain both air and water whereas the saturated zone is completely filled with water under pressure. Another important difference is the direction of water movement. Water in the unsaturated zone tends to move downwards due to gravity whereas water in the saturated zone tends to move horizontally towards the discharge areas such as rivers or lakes. Me: What is the deference between unsaturated and saturated zone?

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