Get the answer of: How to Measure Moisture Content of Soil ? Way # 1. Measuring Soil Moisture Content in Laboratory: 1. Gravimetric method: This consists of obtaining a moist sample, drying it in an oven at 105-C unit it loses no more water, and then determining the percentage of moisture as follows: Thus, if 100 grams of moist soil [...]
This article throws light upon the three main types of movement of water within the soil. The types are: 1. Saturated Flow 2. Unsaturated Flow 3. Water Vapor Movement. Type # 1. Saturated Flow: Condition of soil, when all large and small pores, are filled with water is called saturated. Saturated flow takes place when the soil is saturated. The [...]
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 [...]