Soil and Plant Analysis

FAQ's

1.List out the type of water movement within the soil.
Answer: a. Saturated flow
b. Unsaturated flow
c. Water vapour movement

2. Indicate the two forces responsible for unsaturated flow in the soils.
Answer: Adhesion and capillarity

3. How does soil colour affect the water vapour movement?
Answer: Soil colour influences the thermal regimes in soil which in turn affect the water vapour movement.

4.What is meant by infiltration?
Answer: Infiltration refers to the downward entry or movement of water into the soil surface.