This article throws light upon the three ways by which water enters into the soil. The ways are: 1. Infiltration 2. Percolation 3. Permeability. Way # 1. Infiltration: Infiltration refers to the downward entry or movement of water into the soil surface. Infiltration is affected by many factors. Infiltration is surface characteristic so primarily influenced by the condition of the [...]
This article throws light upon the three ways by which water is retained in the soil. The ways are: 1. Cohesion and Adhesion Forces 2. Surface Tension 3. Polarity or Dipole Character. Way # 1. Cohesion and Adhesion Forces: These two basic forces are responsible for water retention in the soil. One is the attraction of molecules for each other [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the physical and biological classification of soil water. Physical Classification of Soil Water: From a physical point of view the terms gravitational, capillary and hygroscopic waters are identified. The forms of soil moisture are: 1. Gravitational Water: Gravitational water occupies the larger soil pores (macro pores) and moves down readily under the [...]