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What is the term used to describe the “pull” that soil exerts on water?
What is the term used to describe the “pull” that soil exerts on water?
- Water resistance
- Plant suction
- Soil tension (correct)
- Root pressure
From which soil pores does a plant remove water first after irrigation and full drainage?
From which soil pores does a plant remove water first after irrigation and full drainage?
- Smaller soil pores
- Medium-sized soil pores
- Larger soil pores (correct)
- Random soil pores
What happens to the water in smaller soil pores as the soil becomes drier?
What happens to the water in smaller soil pores as the soil becomes drier?
- It is released rapidly
- It is held more tightly (correct)
- It turns into ice
- It evaporates completely
What is the term for the amount of water held by the soil between container capacity and the wilting point?
What is the term for the amount of water held by the soil between container capacity and the wilting point?
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How is available water defined in relation to plant uptake?
How is available water defined in relation to plant uptake?
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