WAEC Agricultural Science 2004 Question 10

Question 10

Soil Properties

Which of the following soil water is tightly held to the surface of soil particles?

  1. A.hygroscopic water
  2. B.gravitational water
  3. C.capillary water
  4. D.superfluous water
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hygroscopic water)

Explanation

Hygroscopic water forms a thin film held so tightly that plants cannot use it.