JAMB Biology 1978 Question 50

Question 50

Soil

Figure 6 represents an experiment with two types of soil. The experiment demonstrates

Diagram for this question
  1. A.soil attraction for water
  2. B.soil porosity
  3. C.soil capillarity
  4. D.draining capacity of soils
  5. E.soil permeability.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (soil capillarity)

Explanation

Water rises up the soil-filled tubes from the dish below, showing capillarity; the finer soil lifts water higher.