You are given the following data set for the water potential components of three

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You are given the following data set for the water potential components of three soils with similar texture, structure and organic matter content (water potential given in kpa):

(a) Which soil is the driest? Why do you think this?

(b) Which most likely recently received additions of a synthetic fertilizer? Why do you think this?

(c) Which soil is at highest elevation above its local water table or reference point? Why do you think this?

(d) Which soil is most likely saturated? Why do you think this?

(e) If you placed soils B and C directly next to each other, which way would water flow between them and what type of flow (saturated or unsaturated) would occur? Why do you think this?

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You are given the following data set for the water potential components of three

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