The field capacity is the water retained by a saturated soil after free drainage of surplus water to the ground water table but the water retained by a saturated soil after being centrifuged by a centrifugal force of 1000 times that of gravity is called________________?

Correct answer: A. Equivalent moisture

  • A. Equivalent moisture
  • B. Soil moisture
  • C. Field moisture
  • D. Available moisture

Explanation

Equivalent moisture is the water retained by a saturated soil after centrifuging it at about 1,000 times gravitational force. It is a laboratory estimate related to the soil's water-retention capacity and is distinct from field capacity, which follows natural drainage.

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