The maximum rate at which the soil in given condition can absorb water is called ___________________?
Correct answer: C. Infiltration capacity
- A. Field Capacity
- B. Capillarity
- C. Infiltration capacity
- D. All are correct
Explanation
Infiltration capacity is the maximum rate at which soil can absorb water under specified conditions. Field capacity is the water content remaining after excess gravitational water has drained, not an absorption rate.
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