Practice mode Water Management

By what force is water held in the soil pores of the root zone against gravity, forming capillary water?

Correct answer C. Capillary force

Explanation

Capillary water is held in the small soil pores by capillary forces, which result from adhesion to soil particles and the surface tension of water, resisting drainage by gravity.

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