After gravitational water has drained away, ________ is the water that remains in the soil and is available for use by plants.
A) groundwater
B) hygroscopic water
C) capillary water
D) water of cohesion
E) free water

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Capillary water is the water that remains in the soil after gravitational water has drained away. This water is held in the small pores of the soil and is available for use by plants. Groundwater refers to water that is found beneath the earth's surface in aquifers. Hygroscopic water is water that is tightly bound to soil particles and is not available for use by plants. Water of cohesion refers to the tendency of water molecules to stick together due to hydrogen bonding. Free water refers to water that is not held by the soil and is either accessible to plants or has drained away through gravitational forces.

After Gravitational Water Has Drained Away, ________ Is the Water