Water that drains out of the pores in soils after a rain is called
A) capillary water.
B) gravitational water.
C) hygroscopic water.
D) field capacity.
E) available water.

Question

Water that drains out of the pores in soils after a rain is called 
A) capillary water.
B) gravitational water.
C) hygroscopic water.
D) field capacity.
E) available water.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gravitational water is the term given to water that drains out of the pores in soil after a rain or irrigation event due to the force of gravity. Capillary water is the water that is held in the small pores of the soil due to its surface tension, while hygroscopic water is the water that is held too tightly to soil particles for plants to use. Field capacity refers to the maximum amount of water a soil can hold against gravity, and available water is the amount of water in the soil that is available for plant use.

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