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The portion of the ground from the Earth’s surface down to the water table- the zone of aeration is not saturated with water because its pores are filled partly by air and partly by water.

Area surrounding a pumping well within which the water table has been changed due to ground water withdrawal.

Underground region within which all openings are filled with water; top of the zone is called the water table.

Zoning is the regulations of buildings and uses of properties within designated areas or zones. It can regulate things such as land use, lot size, structural types, building setbacks and density.

See Plankton.