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yes. topsoil always has some water in it. The amount varies with soil type. from 4 to 10 cm. of soil per cm. of water. That is how plants stay alive between rainfalls.

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What is water on top of soil called?

Water on top of soil is called surface water or runoff.


Do different soil hold amounts of water?

Yes, different types of soil have varying capacities to hold water. Soil texture, structure, and organic matter content all influence the ability of soil to retain water. For example, sandy soils tend to drain water quickly, while clay soils hold onto water more effectively.


How can you increase soils ability to hold water?

In order for soil to increase its ability to hold water it must have a higher amount of clay present in it. The more clay present in the soil, the more water it will hold. The opposite to this is how sandy or grainy the soil is, if it is too sandy then it will not hold water very well.


Which of the following has the greatest effect on the ability of soil to hold water?

Soil texture has the greatest effect on the ability of soil to hold water. Fine-textured soils like clay hold more water than coarse-textured soils like sand because of their higher surface area and smaller particle size, which allows for more water retention.


Why do some soils hold more water than others?

Some soils hold more water than others due to differences in their texture and composition. Soils with a higher clay content tend to hold more water because clay particles are smaller and have more surface area to hold onto water. Additionally, soils with high organic matter content can hold more water due to the presence of organic molecules that can absorb and retain moisture.

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How does the size of rock particles in soil affect the amount of water it can hold?

the answer to this question is that Soil with smaller particles can hold more water when Soil with larger rock particles can hold less water.....


Why is the potting soil can hold more water?

soil


What is water on top of soil called?

Water on top of soil is called surface water or runoff.


Does potting soil retain the most water out of sand potting soil and local top soil?

top soil


Would water soaked soil hold more water if it were to rain versus if the soil was dry?

It may seem that dry soil can hold more water but that's not the case. If it is the same soil used in two different tests, then wet or dry, the soil will hold the same amount of water. The water soaked soil would appear to hold less water because it is already absorbing it's capacity (or closer to it), whereas the dry soil will hold just as much but will take more water to reach it's "soaked" point since it is dry and void of moisture.


Does clay soil hold water?

yes


Do different soil hold amounts of water?

Yes, different types of soil have varying capacities to hold water. Soil texture, structure, and organic matter content all influence the ability of soil to retain water. For example, sandy soils tend to drain water quickly, while clay soils hold onto water more effectively.


Explain what kind of a soil can hold water?

Clay


How can you increase soils ability to hold water?

In order for soil to increase its ability to hold water it must have a higher amount of clay present in it. The more clay present in the soil, the more water it will hold. The opposite to this is how sandy or grainy the soil is, if it is too sandy then it will not hold water very well.


What is the properties of water that enable clay soil to hold more water than sandy soil?

Terrible Question.... It is not the property of water , it is the property of the soil.!!!!How can you ask such Questions!!!!


Which type of soil holds plenty of water?

Clayey soil hold the most water of all, as sand and chalk. Loamy soil holds water but not as much as clayey.


Which of the following has the greatest effect on the ability of soil to hold water?

Soil texture has the greatest effect on the ability of soil to hold water. Fine-textured soils like clay hold more water than coarse-textured soils like sand because of their higher surface area and smaller particle size, which allows for more water retention.