What is the effect of high permeability of desert soil on percolation?

Correct answer: Water moves down very rapidly, leaving the surface dry

Correct answer: B. Permeability is the ability of connected pores in soil or rock to allow water to pass through. Desert soils are often sandy or coarse-textured, with relatively large pores. When rain falls, water can infiltrate and percolate downward rapidly instead of remaining at the surface. Consequently, the upper soil surface may become dry soon after a short rainfall event, and little water may be available for plants unless roots reach deeper storage. A describes low permeability or strong surface retention, not the usual sandy condition. C concerns water loss from plants and soil through evaporation and is not the direct meaning of percolation. D is impossible because soil permeability does not create rainfall. Remember: infiltration is entry into soil; percolation is downward movement through it.