As soil particle size decreases from silt to clay,the field capacity ________ and the available water ________.
A)increases increases
B)increases decreases
C)decreases increases
D)decreases decreases
E)increases remains the same

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As soil particle size decreases from silt to clay, the field capacity increases because clay particles have a higher surface area and can hold more water. However, the available water decreases because clay holds water more tightly, making it less accessible to plants.

As Soil Particle Size Decreases from Silt to Clay,the Field