WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 7

Question 7

Soil Properties

Soil water that is available for root absorption at field capacity is

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

Answer: A (capillary water.)

Explanation

At field capacity gravitational water has drained away; plants use the capillary water held between particles.