Question

Which physical property of soil is important to us?
(a) Texture
(b) Water holding capacity
(c) Both of these
(d) None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

The supporting capability; movement, retention and availability of water and nutrients to plants; ease in penetration of roots, and flow of heat and air are directly associated with physical properties of the soil.

Answer 2

$\sf \red{Question:}$

Which physical property of soil is important to us?

$\sf \red{Options:}$

(a) Texture

(b) Water holding capacity

(c) Both of these

(d) None of these

$\sf \red{Answer:}$

(c)Both of these

$\sf \red{Explaination:}$

The mineral components of soil are sand, silt and clay, and their relative proportions determine a soil's texture. Properties that are influenced by soil texture include porosity, permeability, infiltration, shrink-swell rate, water-holding capacity, and susceptibility to erosion...