Field capacity is the extent to which a soil can hold:

Correct answer: A. Capillary water plus hygroscopic water

  • A. Capillary water plus hygroscopic water
  • B. Capillary water
  • C. Hygroscopic water
  • D. Gravitational water

Explanation

Field capacity is the soil moisture remaining after excess gravitational water has drained away, consisting chiefly of capillary water along with some tightly held water. In the terminology used here, it is represented by capillary plus hygroscopic water.

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