42.1.1. Types of Soil Water

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is gravitational water?

   Hint

   Think about water running off after rain.

2. 2.

   How do plants use capillary water?

   Hint

   It's the water they rely on for growth.

3. 3.

   What type of soil water is primarily available for plant use?

   • Gravitational Water
   • Capillary Water
   • Hygroscopic Water

   Hint

   Think about which water type plants rely on the most.

4. 4.

   True or False: Hygroscopic water can be used by plants.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how tightly this water holds on to soil.

5. 5.

   Create a water management plan for a farm during a drought season, detailing how you would incorporate the understanding of all three types of soil water.

   Hint

   Think of strategies for conserving water and efficient irrigation.

6. 6.

   Discuss how different crops might have varying water needs depending on the balance of gravitational, capillary, and hygroscopic water in their growing medium.

   Hint

   Consider crop types and their growth conditions.