Practice mode Soil Science

At what temperature are soil samples dried for gravimetric moisture analysis?

Correct answer D. 105 °C

Explanation

Oven drying at 105 °C to constant weight drives off free and adsorbed water without burning organic matter, so the weight loss gives soil moisture content.

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