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Deep vertical movement of water in the ground is called as ____________________

(a) infiltration

(b) percolation

(c) runoff

(d) seepage

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Correct choice is (b) percolation

To elaborate: Infiltration is the process by which the water seeps into the surface strata of the earth to meet soil moisture deficiencies. Percolation is the deep vertical movement of water in the ground.

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