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What is the minimum moisture content at which a drop of water placed on a smooth soil surface is not absorbed immediately?

Correct answer B. Soil moisture content

Explanation

The source syllabus calls this point the soil moisture content, the moisture level at which soil is wet enough that further water lingers on the surface.

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