Q692
Hydraulic conductivity of soils varies directly with
A.
Capillary porosity
B.
Non-capillary porosity
C.
Total porosity
AnswerD.
Water holding capacity
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Hydraulic conductivity defines the proportional relationship between flux and hydraulic gradient, or in this case, of unidirectional flow of water in saturated soil. Saturated hydraulic conductivity is a quantitative expression of the soil’s ability to transmit water under a given hydraulic gradient.Hydraulic conductivity of soils varies directly with the total porosity of the soil.