When the soil is at field capacity,
A)a surplus definitely exists.
B)no gravity drainage has occurred.
C)excess gravitational water has drained.
D)the capillary force is not acting.
E)water is unavailable to plants.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the soil is at field capacity, excess gravitational water has drained. Field capacity is the point at which the soil has absorbed as much water as it can and any excess water drains off due to gravity. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

When the Soil Is at Field Capacity