The water particles held in soil pores of root zone by _____________ against gravity and is known as capillary water?
Correct answer: C. Capillary force
- A. Cohesive force
- B. Tension force
- C. Capillary force
- D. Gravity force
Explanation
Capillary water is retained in the small pores of soil by capillary forces created by surface tension and adhesion. Gravity cannot readily remove this water from fine pores, unlike gravitational water in large pores.
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