Question and Answer

Q: Find the field capacity of a soil for the given data. 1. Root zone depth = 2 m 2. Existing water content = 5% 3. Dry density of soil = 20 KN/m³ 4. Water applied to the soil = 500 m³ 5. Water loss due to evaporation and deep percolation = 10% 6. Area of plot = 1000 m² (Consider unit weight of water = 9.81 KN/m³)