The matric potential of soil water is _____.
A)influenced greatly by the content of salts in the soil
B)not influenced appreciably by the force of gravity
C)is generally higher than that of pure water outside the soil
D)is little affected by soil solids
E)is lower in a sandy soil with 20 percent soil water than in a clay soil with same percentage of moisture

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Matric potential is primarily influenced by the adhesion and cohesion forces between soil particles and water, not by gravity.

The Matric Potential of Soil Water Is _____