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Which soil type has a higher field capacity?

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What are the likely effects on plants when the groundwater table is too high, causing roots to remain shallow during dry periods?

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What is the name of the process where rain infiltrates the ground and is pulled deeper by gravity?

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1: Which soil type has a higher field capacity?
Sandy
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1: Which soil type has a higher field capacity?
Loamy
2: What are the likely effects on plants when the groundwater table is too high, causing roots to remain shallow during dry periods?
Plants grow faster and become drought-resistant
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2: What are the likely effects on plants when the groundwater table is too high, causing roots to remain shallow during dry periods?
Growth speeds up, yield increases, less water is required
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2: What are the likely effects on plants when the groundwater table is too high, causing roots to remain shallow during dry periods?
Growth slows, yield decreases, and irrigation may be needed
3: What is the name of the process where rain infiltrates the ground and is pulled deeper by gravity?
Percolation
3: What is the name of the process where rain infiltrates the ground and is pulled deeper by gravity?
Evaporation
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3: What is the name of the process where rain infiltrates the ground and is pulled deeper by gravity?
Saturation
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