Question

According to the text, "farmers measure soil moisture to see if their plants are thirsty. soil moisture tells farmers how much water is being stored between particles of soil. it does not, however, tell them if the plants are suffering." Option 1: It indicates if plants are suffering. Option 2: It measures the temperature of the soil. Option 3: It determines the type of soil. Option 4: It reveals the water content between soil particles.

Answer 1

The correct statement according to the text is:

**Option 4: It reveals the water content between soil particles.**

The text explains that soil moisture measurements tell farmers how much water is being stored between particles of soil, which is the water content of the soil. It does not, however, directly indicate if the plants are suffering.