water table
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The upper level underground where the soil or rock is completely saturated with water.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "During the drought, the _____ dropped so low that several wells ran dry."
Answer: water table
In your own words, what does "water table" mean?
The upper level underground where the soil or rock is completely saturated with water.
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