The Matric Potential of Soil Water Is _____

question 28

Multiple Choice

The matric potential of soil water is _____.

• A)influenced greatly by the content of salts in the soil
• B)not influenced appreciably by the force of gravity
• C)is generally higher than that of pure water outside the soil
• D)is little affected by soil solids
• E)is lower in a sandy soil with 20 percent soil water than in a clay soil with same percentage of moisture

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