Water occupied the larger soil pores and moves down readily under the force of gravity. Water in excess of the field capacity is termed:
Correct answer: C. Gravitational water
- A. Capillary water
- B. Hygroscopic water
- C. Gravitational water
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Water filling large soil pores and draining downward under gravity is gravitational water. It is the water present above field capacity and is usually unavailable to plants because it drains rapidly.
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