41.5.2 - Hysteresis
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What is hysteresis in soil-water relationships?
💡 Hint: Think about how the behavior of soil changes with water presence.
Name one factor that affects hysteresis.
💡 Hint: Consider what can change during drying and wetting.
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What does hysteresis indicate?
💡 Hint: Focus on the behavior differences when soil dries or becomes wet.
True or False: Air entrapment can improve water retention in soil.
💡 Hint: Consider how air affects the movement of water.
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Consider a soil sample that shows distinct hysteresis when wetting and drying. How would you go about determining the best irrigation strategy in light of these findings?
💡 Hint: Review the concepts of water availability throughout the growing season.
A study describes that soils with high hysteresis lead to inefficient water usage in agriculture. Propose a solution to mitigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about methods that apply water more efficiently to prevent excess runoff.
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