The property of soil which indicates the volume of water stored in the formation is called ___________________?
Correct answer: B. Porosity
- A. Specific yield
- B. Porosity
- C. Field capacity
- D. Specific retention
Explanation
Porosity is the fraction of a soil or geological formation occupied by pores, and therefore indicates its total water-storage space. Specific yield measures only the water that drains freely, while specific retention measures water held after drainage.
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