Question

Difference betweenwater retention and absorption of soil

Answer 1

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The phenomenon of absorption of water by the soil is called as percolation. The rate of absorption of soil depends mainly on its composition. Water retention is defined as the retaining capacity of water by the soil. It is an important property of the soil

Answer 2

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Percolation rate of water in the soil = Volume of water percolated / Time taken for percolation Whereas, water retaining capacity of a soil is described in terms of the amount of water absorbed by a particular type of soil. High water retaining capacity means higher water absorption.