Why is moisture retained in the soil when a farm is ploughed?
(N/A) Soil contains fine capillary tubes formed by the arrangement of soil particles. Through these capillaries,water from the deeper layers rises to the surface due to capillary action and evaporates,causing the soil to dry out. When a farm is ploughed,these capillary tubes are broken. This disruption prevents the water from rising to the surface,thereby retaining moisture in the soil.
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