Franklin Pierce University PA 210 QUIZ 5 TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS 1,4,5,7 1)The polarity of water molecules allows it to interact with ions, molecules, and soil surfaces   2

Franklin Pierce University

PA 210

QUIZ 5

TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS 1,4,5,7

1)The polarity of water molecules allows it to interact with ions, molecules, and soil surfaces

2. Hydrogen bonding that links water molecules together is called __________

3. Hydrogen bonding that links water molecules to surfaces of soil particles is called ____________

4. Cohesion between water molecules allows the solid to indirectly restrict the movement of water molecules not directly attached to soil particles
5.  The more water in the soil, the lower potential energy it has, and the greater is its ability to move
6. That portion of Ψ_t due to the attractive forces between water and soil solids is called___________

potential.

7. As the soil dries the matric potential decreases (becomes more negative)

8. __________ water drains from soils usually within 24-48 hours

9. ___________ water is held at potentials between -33 kPa and -1,500 kPa

10. ________ water exists as a film held tightly to soil particles and is unavailable to plants