{"id":3877,"date":"2023-01-09T10:43:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3877"},"modified":"2024-12-12T06:03:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T06:03:13","slug":"s-9-e-moisture-in-soil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-9-e-moisture-in-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"S-9.e Moisture In Soil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Moisture In Soil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9585\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5594713656387664;width:541px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37.png 700w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-37-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8ba1e62b76c6f6b6e6bd5d373d9af1a6\" style=\"color:#000060\">1. <strong>What is Soil Moisture?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Soil moisture refers to the amount of water present in the soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is essential for the growth of plants as it provides the necessary hydration for roots to absorb nutrients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8c599bd70319a612f46c345c2ea98ae1\" style=\"color:#000060\">2. <strong>Sources of Soil Moisture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Rainwater is the primary source.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigation methods such as canals, sprinklers, and drip irrigation contribute to soil moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underground water that rises through capillary action also adds to soil moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71ee5c3717608a014a3638ab7ae87c98\" style=\"color:#000060\">3. <strong>Importance of Soil Moisture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Maintains plant growth by supplying water to roots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps in the germination of seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a crucial role in the nutrient cycle as water dissolves nutrients for plant uptake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents soil from becoming dry and compacted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fffb0b32837c7036e8539a2417fb29ef\" style=\"color:#000060\">4. <strong>Types of Soil Based on Moisture Retention<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Sandy Soil:<\/strong> Low moisture retention due to large particles and high drainage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clayey Soil:<\/strong> High moisture retention because of small particles and low drainage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loamy Soil:<\/strong> Balanced moisture retention, ideal for farming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f54f9a6ad5524837c741ca6c6b7130d\" style=\"color:#000060\">5. <strong>Factors Affecting Soil Moisture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Soil Type:<\/strong> Texture and composition determine how much water soil can hold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Hot and dry regions lead to faster evaporation, reducing moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> Plants absorb water from soil, reducing moisture levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topography:<\/strong> Water tends to drain away from slopes, reducing moisture in such areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e95e62272baf730f59afba7f241e0618\" style=\"color:#000060\">6. <strong>How to Measure Soil Moisture?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Gravimetric Method:<\/strong> Drying soil samples and measuring water content by weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Moisture Meters:<\/strong> Electronic devices that provide quick moisture readings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feel and Appearance Method:<\/strong> Checking the texture and color of the soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0e5b92f92d03edeef56df31169becef\" style=\"color:#000060\">7. <strong>Conserving Soil Moisture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Mulching:<\/strong> Adding a layer of organic material to reduce evaporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contour Plowing:<\/strong> Plowing along the contours to reduce water runoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rainwater Harvesting:<\/strong> Collecting rainwater for irrigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b73a6c92dcf48ebd4edb2a931aca6eed\" style=\"color:#000060\">8. <strong>Practical Experiment:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To observe moisture content in different types of soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Procedure:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take samples of sandy, clayey, and loamy soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add equal amounts of water to each sample.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe and record the time taken for water to drain and the moisture retained.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong>Environmental Impact of Soil Moisture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Soil moisture is critical in preventing drought conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It supports the ecosystem by maintaining plant and microbial life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81736\/862\/462\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-40.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-40-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-40-150x150.png 150w, 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What is Soil Moisture? 2. Sources of Soil Moisture 3. Importance of Soil Moisture 4. Types of Soil Based on Moisture Retention 5. Factors Affecting Soil Moisture 6. How to Measure Soil Moisture? 7. Conserving Soil Moisture 8. Practical Experiment: 9. Environmental Impact of Soil Moisture Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3877","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3877"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15261,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3877\/revisions\/15261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}