Practice Soil Water Potential - 41.3 | 41. Soil-Water Relationships | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 3
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41.3 - Soil Water Potential

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is gravitational potential (Ψg)?

💡 Hint: Think about how gravity influences water flow.

Question 2

Easy

Define matric potential (Ψm).

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between soil and water retention.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does gravitational potential refer to?

  • Energy due to position
  • Energy from soil particles
  • Energy from plants

💡 Hint: Consider how gravity influences water flow.

Question 2

True or False: Matric potential is typically a positive value.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how water sticks to surfaces.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the total soil water potential given the following values: Ψg = 0.5 m, Ψm = -0.3 m, Ψo = -0.1 m.

💡 Hint: Remember to sum the positive and negative values correctly.

Question 2

Discuss how an increase in osmotic potential would affect the farming practices in an area with saline soils.

💡 Hint: Consider how solute levels influence water absorption by plants.

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