Which of the following states how the amount of water associated with the wilting point in clay compares to that for sand and silt?
A)Greater than.
B)Less than.
C)Approximately the same.

Question

Which of the following states how the amount of water associated with the wilting point in clay compares to that for sand and silt?
A)Greater than. 
B)Less than. 
C)Approximately the same.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clay soils have smaller pores than both sand and silt, which means that they can hold more water. The wilting point is the point at which plants can no longer extract water from the soil, and this occurs when the soil is very dry. Since clay soils can hold more water than sand and silt, they will have a greater amount of water at the wilting point.

Which of the Following States How the Amount of Water