Question

    In the gravimetric process of soil moisture measurement, the soil oven dried at __ ?

    A 80° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 105° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 155° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 135° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    One of the most common methods of soil water content determination is gravimetric method with oven drying. This method involves weighing a moist sample, oven drying it at 105°C for 24-48 h, reweighing, and calculating the mass of water lost as a percentage of the mass of the dried soil.

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