Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. Capillary water 1. It is the water that forms an extremely thin, tightly held film around the soil particles.
b. Hygroscopic water 2. It is the small portion of soil water that is chemically bound with soil materials.
c. Combined water 3. It is the water that moves against the pull of gravity when tiny pore spaces in the soil act as capillaries.

  1. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  2. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  3. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  4. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  5. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
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Explanation

This is the correct option. Capillary water is the water that moves against the pull of gravity when tiny pore spaces in the soil act as capillaries. Hygroscopic water is the water that forms an extremely thin, tightly held film around the soil particles. Combined water is the small portion of soil water that is chemically bound with soil materials.

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