Practice mode Soil Science

What is the condition of a soil at field capacity?

Correct answer C. All the macropores are filled with air and the micropores with water

Explanation

At field capacity, gravitational water has drained from the large pores, which fill with air, while the small capillary pores still hold water against gravity.

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