At 0oC soil temperature, the rate of water absorption
A
Increases
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B
Not affected
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C
Decreases
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D
Appreciable
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Solution
The correct option is B Decreases At 0°C temperature of soil, the water absorption is almost checked . At low temperature permeability of cell membranes decreases and viscosity of water increases so absorption of water becomes difficult . Hence option C is correct.