Which Statement with Regard to Pore Spaces is False

Question

Which statement with regard to pore spaces is false ?
A) Minerals are removed from soil via leaching.
B) Water is held in the smaller pores, and air is found in the larger pores.
C) They occupy approximately 50% of a soil's volume.
D) They typically contain more carbon dioxide than found in the atmosphere.
E) Immediately after a heavy rain, most pore spaces remain filled with air.

Accepted Answer

Immediately after a heavy rain, most pore spaces in the soil are filled with water, not air. This is because water displaces air in the pore spaces as it infiltrates the soil.