Question

Factors which are the reason behind the variation of water content in different types of soil are:

• A. Availability of water
• B. Differences in the rate of evaporation
• C. Capacity to retain water
• D. Differences in the organic content

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

Availability of water

B

Differences in the rate of evaporation

C

Capacity to retain water

D

Differences in the organic content

Different types of soil have different water content. There are factors which affect the water content in different types of soil. These factors are:

(i) availability of water

(ii) differences in the rate of evaporation

(iii) the capacity to retain water

(iv) differences in the organic content.