The Soil Water Budget Flashcards
1
Q
What does the soil water budget show?
A
The annual balance between inputs and outputs and their impact on soil water storage
2
Q
Why is the soil water budget never the same?
A
There’s varying conditions every year
3
Q
What are the four things the soil water budget are dependent on?
A
Type of soil
Depth of soil
Permeability of soil
Bedrock
4
Q
What is the field capacity of the soil water budget?
A
The max possible level of water storage in the soil and once it’s reached any rainfall will not infiltrate the soil after this as flooding is likely
