Question

Increase in the soil salinity increases the

• A. Solute potential of the soil
• B. Water potential of the soil
• C. Osmotic pressure of the soil
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Water potential of the soil

The soil salinity is the increase in the amount of salt in the solution. When the solute concentration increases, there is decrease in the solute potential. The increase in the soil salinity will result in decrease in the solute potential. Solute potential and water potential are inversely proportional. This will result in an increase in the water potential.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.