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What soil has a marked capacity to retain water?
desert
What is the ability of a matirial to hold liquid in to a certain extain?
Water holding capacity of soil is just that, the specific ability of a particular type of soil to hold water against the force of gravity. Different types of soils have difference capacities, for example a sand soil had a lower capacity to hold water when compared to a clay soil. The nature of the soil, composition of the soil, amount of organic component and size of the soil particles determine its ability to retain water. Water molecules are held closely to the individual soil particles by forces of cohesion. The maximum amount of water a soil can hold before it is saturated and starts to loose water by gravity is known as "field capacity"
Is soil the highest specific heat capacity?
Water has a higher Specific Heat than soil. The very highest is ammonia.
What influences infiltration?
The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. The rate of infiltration is affected by soil characteristics including ease of entry, storage capacity, and transmission rate through the soil.
Why does clay soil retain more water than loam and sand?
your question is stated wrong! it is should be why does LOAM retain more water than clay and sand.
What type of soil has a low water retaining capacity?
clay
What soil has marked capacity to retain water?
Clay, particles are very fine, which means it has a high surface area, this results in it having a high water holding capacity
Does cotton have high water absorption capacity?
partially yes it grows on black soil
What is the water holding capacity of loamy soil?
the water holding capacity of the loamy soil is very easy
What is field capacity of soil?
field capacity is the quantity of water that is retained by a soil after drainage by cohesion and adhesion.
What type of soil has maximum water holding capacity?
alluvial soil
How could you prevent soil erosion by water?
Trees and plants help prevent soil erosion by water. Retaining walls and rocks can assist.
What soil has a marked capacity to retain water?
desert
What role does water-holding capacity have in agriculture?
Water holding capacity refers to how well the soil holds water. Good holding capacity is important because without it, farmers are required to install an irrigation system. Soil with good water holding capacity means higher profits for crop growers.
What is the water holding capacity of alluvial soil?
I have got WHC of CLAY Soil- 45% sandy soil- 25%
How does water capacity affects soil fertility?
too much water can dilute the amount of minerals in the soil or wash them away
Why is the temperature of soil higher than the water when heated by the sun?
Because water has a higher thermal capacity than soil and also water tends to circulate which soil can't do.
