Question

The saturated flow of water in the soil is maximum in ___ soils.

A Sandy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Loam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Clay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Clay loam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Under saturated conditions, all the soil pores remain filled with water and water movement takes place via macropores. Since macropores are higher in sandy soils and hence the movement in these soils are higher than clay soils. Movement of water under saturated condition follow Darcy law.

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