WAEC Agricultural Science 2020 Question 11

Question 11

Soil Properties

Water which rises above the water table in the soil and is held in fine medium pores between soil particles by surface tension is

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

Answer: C (capillary water.)

Explanation

Capillary water is held in small pores by surface tension and is used by plants.