Practice - Soil-Water Relationships
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Practice Questions
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What is root zone soil water?
💡 Hint: Think about where roots go when plants need water.
Define field capacity.
💡 Hint: Consider how much water a sponge can hold after soaking.
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What is the maximum water a soil can hold after excess drainage?
💡 Hint: Think of a sponge that has soaked up as much water as it can.
True or False: The wilting point indicates when plants have enough moisture.
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when you're very thirsty.
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A farmer has two types of soil on his land: sandy and clay. If his sandy soil has a field capacity of 25% and a wilting point of 10%, and his clay soil has a field capacity of 40% and a wilting point of 15%, how much available moisture does each type of soil provide?
💡 Hint: Use the formula: Available Moisture = Field Capacity - Wilting Point.
Discuss how a farmer can improve infiltration rates in compacted soil. Consider possible practices or techniques.
💡 Hint: Think about how different farming practices affect soil health.
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