Soil Moisture
NASA
Soil moisture is the amount of water contained in the soil. From agriculture productivity to flood and drought prediction, soil moisture on Earth plays a key role in understanding our planet. How much do you know about Earth’s soil moisture?
Answer questions like ...
- Why is it difficult for farmers in parts of India and the Middle East to forecast water shortages?
- Measuring soil moisture (the amount of water in the soil) can help scientists with which of the following:
- About how much of California’s water supply comes from the Sierra Nevada Mountains’ snowpack?
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