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Question
Fine soil particles imbibe or absorb water and hold it. This is called as _______.
Options
Hygroscopic Water
Gravitational Water
Combined Water
Capillary Water
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Solution
Fine soil particles imbibe or absorb water and hold it. This is called as Hygroscopic Water.
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