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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Filter (filter zone) Filter (filter zone) The term 'Filter (filter zone)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' One or more layers of granular material which is incorporated in an embankment dam and is graded (either naturally or by selection) to allow seepage through or within the layers while preventing the migration of material from adjacent zones. A layer or combination of layers of pervious materials designed and installed in such a manner as to provide drainage, yet prevent the movement of soil particles due to flowing water'. Previous 5 Terms: Fill Fill Dam Fill Factor Filling Film badge Next 5 Terms: Filter cake (mud cake) Filter strip fimetic Final order Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.