{"id":3879,"date":"2023-01-09T10:44:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3879"},"modified":"2024-12-12T06:08:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T06:08:47","slug":"s-9-f-absorption-of-water-by-soil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-9-f-absorption-of-water-by-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"S-9.f Absorption Of Water By Soil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Absorption Of Water By Soil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9588\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8962264150943396;width:289px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-57904b4c0d34cf5a0ee6b838b9e1fdc1\" style=\"color:#000060\">1. <strong>Definition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Absorption of water by soil refers to the process by which soil takes in and retains water from the surrounding environment, such as rainfall or irrigation.<\/p>\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-74cabd22ce83e1064665dc6b03c8a9c8\" style=\"color:#000060\">2. <strong>Importance of Soil Absorption<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Provides water to plant roots for growth and development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps maintain soil fertility by retaining nutrients dissolved in water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces water runoff and soil erosion.<\/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-adb9cb698d10953e16504a77fb0a76f6\" style=\"color:#000060\">3. <strong>Factors Affecting Water Absorption by Soil<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Soil Texture:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sandy soil absorbs water quickly but retains less due to large particles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clay soil absorbs water slowly but retains more due to small, compact particles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loamy soil has a balanced absorption and retention capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Structure:<\/strong><br>Well-structured soil with pores absorbs water efficiently. Compacted soil reduces absorption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organic Matter:<\/strong><br>Organic material increases water retention and absorption capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Depth:<\/strong><br>Deeper soils absorb and store more water than shallow soils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Moisture Content:<\/strong><br>Dry soil absorbs water faster initially, while saturated soil absorbs less.<\/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-a45c4da2c27585a966f0bbf7cbc774ab\" style=\"color:#000060\">4. <strong>Types of Soil Based on Water Absorption<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Permeable Soil:<\/strong> Allows water to pass through easily (e.g., sandy soil).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impermeable Soil:<\/strong> Resists water movement (e.g., clay 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 has-large-font-size wp-elements-86948dd3d22d02d89ba1f77e05a07f6e\" style=\"color:#000060\">5. <strong>Experiments to Test Water Absorption<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Setup:<\/strong><br>Use different soil samples (sand, clay, and loam).<br>Pour a fixed amount of water on each and measure how much water is retained or absorbed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Observation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sandy soil absorbs and drains water quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clay soil absorbs slowly but holds more water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loamy soil shows balanced absorption and retention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b500c834def2b0c3844e892795263514\" style=\"color:#000060\">6. <strong>Applications in Agriculture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Selecting suitable soil types for specific crops based on water needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using irrigation techniques to enhance water absorption in soils with low permeability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding organic matter to improve water absorption and retention.<\/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-52d774cd60a60b5647d1006fc84618ec\" style=\"color:#000060\">7. <strong>Environmental Impact<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Proper water absorption reduces waterlogging and promotes sustainable farming practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps in groundwater recharge by allowing water to percolate through soil layers.<\/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-f1cd21f8c50ebd16ec1cd492c280a52d\" style=\"color:#000060\">8. <strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Wet soils can hold up to 60-70% of their weight in water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loam is considered the most favorable soil type for farming due to its water absorption and retention balance.<\/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\/81737\/825\/240\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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Definition Absorption of water by soil refers to the process by which soil takes in and retains water from the surrounding environment, such as rainfall or irrigation. 2. Importance of Soil Absorption 3. Factors Affecting Water Absorption by Soil 4. Types of Soil Based on Water Absorption 5. 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