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WAEC Agricultural Science 2003 Question 13

Question 13

Soil Properties

What is the percentage water content of a soil sample which weighed 180g when fresh and 120g when oven dried?

  1. A.66.7%
  2. B.60.0%
  3. C.15.0%
  4. D.33.3%.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (33.3%.)

Explanation

Water = 60 g; 60/180 × 100 = 33.3% of the fresh soil.