Tensiometer is used for measuring____________________?
Correct answer: B. Soil moisture
- A. Water pressure
- B. Soil moisture
- C. Wind pressure
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A tensiometer measures the tension with which soil holds water, which indicates the soil-moisture status available to plants. It does not measure wind pressure or ordinary water pressure in a pipe.
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