The water remaining in the soil after the removal of gravitational water is called
- ACapillary water
- BGravity water
- CHygroscopic water
- DField capacityCorrect
Solution
Concept
Field capacity
Step-by-step solution
1. After excess (gravitational) water has drained, the soil holds a certain amount of water against gravity. 2. That moisture content is the field capacity.
Explanation
Field capacity is the water retained by the soil after drainage of gravitational water.
Why the other options are wrong
Gravity water is the water removed. Hygroscopic water is only the adsorbed film.
Shortcut
Field capacity = after drainage of gravity water.
Common mistake
Choosing capillary water.
Correct answer: D) Field capacity