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 […]
3 Main Types of Movement of Water within Soil
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Entry of Water into the Soil: 3 Ways
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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 […]
Loss of Water from Soil: 3 Ways
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This article throws light upon the three main ways by which water is lost from soil. The ways are: 1. Percolation Losses 2. Evaporation Losses 3. Transpiration Losses. Way # 1. Percolation Losses: Percolation losses are maximum under humid climate with high rainfall. Water loss through percolation is necessary otherwise poor drainage conditions and water-logging […]