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Water held tightly by soil particles as ...

Water held tightly by soil particles as a thin film over their surface is

A

Hygroscopic water

B

Capillary water

C

Chemical water

D

Gravitatioinal water

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The correct Answer is:
A
Soil water: Soil water is of four types
1) Chemically combined water present within soil particle.
2) Hygroscopic water: Water molecules held tightly in form of thin sheet around soil particle is hygroscopic water.
3) Capillary water: Capillary water is present within the intercellular spaces of soil particle.
4) Gravitational water or free water: Water which flows down due to force of gravity is called gravitational water/free water.
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