A device for measuring percolation and leaching losses from a column of soil under controlled conditions is known as

A. Infiltrometer

B. Odometer

C. Psycrometer

D. Lysimeter

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Lysimeter is a device that is used to measure the loss of water caused by the percolation and leaching process from a column of soil under controlled conditions. By this device, the amount of water lost to evapotranspiration can be calculated. It is basically of two types, weighing or non-weighing.