-Why do some land types absorb water better than others?

I'm sure this is due to the porosity of the land type.

Explanation:

You see some land types are more porous than others; meaning, there are plenty air pockets in that land type. Hence, allowing water to pass through easily as compared to those with lesser air pockets.

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