Q690
Unsaturated hydraulic conductivity is maximum in
A.
Sandy soil
B.
Silty soil
C.
Loamy soil
D.
Clayey soil
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Unsaturated hydraulic conductivity refers to a measure of soil water-retaining ability when soil pore space is not saturated with water. And it is maximum in Clayey soil.In unsaturated soil, some of the pores become air-filled and the conductivity decreases.