Hygroscopic water

A) is generally unavailable to plants because its high surface tension causes it to adhere so tightly to the soil particles.
B) allows water to flow downward into the subsurface because it is often found in permeable soils.
C) generally enhances transpiration rates by allowing plants to be more active.
D) is water that runs off the surface after the soil reaches field capacity.


A) is generally unavailable to plants because its high surface tension causes it to adhere so tightly to the soil particles.

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