Question

    Water is held in the soil in the form of water films around all the soil particles and aggregates. Which force holds water to the soil particles?

    A Force of gravity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Suction force of plant roots Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The surface tension of water film Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Osmotic force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The surface tension of the water film is the force that holds water to the soil particles, creating a thin, continuous water layer around them.

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