Soil moisture tightly bound to each soil particle and unavailable for plant use is termed ________ water.
A) capillary
B) gravitational
C) available
D) hygroscopic

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Hygroscopic water is the water that is tightly bound to soil particles and is not available for plant use. Capillary water refers to the water held in soil pores against the force of gravity and is available for plant use. Gravitational water is the water that drains through soil due to the force of gravity. Available water is the water that is easily available for plant use.

Soil Moisture Tightly Bound to Each Soil Particle and Unavailable