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Geological Engineering · Q38

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 38

Q38

Which groundwater term describes the maximum amount of water soil can hold against gravity?

A.
Field capacity
B.
Specific retention
Answer
C.
Porosity
D.
Saturation index

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Specific retention is the water held in soil pores by molecular attraction and not available for drainage.