What is the term for water held tightly around soil particles?
A. Capillary water
B. Hygroscopic water
C. Gravitational water
D. Pore water
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Hygroscopic water forms a thin layer around soil particles due to adhesion forces.It is unavailable to plants and cannot be removed by drying at room temperature.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Soil Mechanics
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