The amount of water associated with the wilting point in clay is ________ than that for sand and silt.
A) greater
B) less
C) approximately the same

Question

The amount of water associated with the wilting point in clay is ________ than that for sand and silt.
A) greater 
B) less 
C) approximately the same

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clay has a higher water-holding capacity and smaller pore size than sand and silt, so the amount of water associated with the wilting point, which is the point at which plants can no longer extract water from the soil, is greater in clay compared to sand and silt.

The Amount of Water Associated with the Wilting Point in Clay