Water attached to soil particles through loose chemical bonds is termed as
- ACapillary water
- BGravity water
- CHygroscopic waterCorrect
- DField capacity
Solution
Concept
Hygroscopic water
Step-by-step solution
1. Hygroscopic water is held on the surface of soil particles by molecular attraction (adsorption). 2. It cannot be removed by gravity or by plants.
Explanation
The thin film of water bonded to soil particles is the hygroscopic water.
Why the other options are wrong
Capillary water is held by surface tension in pores, gravity water drains freely, and field capacity is a moisture content, not a type of water.
Shortcut
Hygroscopic = adsorbed film.
Common mistake
Choosing capillary water.
Correct answer: C) Hygroscopic water