Pore space — Science definition
The spaces between soil particles, shared by water and air; its size determines drainage, water holding and oxygen supply.
Where it is taught
- Decomposition, Soil & Nutrient Availability — Ecosystems, Matter & Energy, Life Science & Scientific Inquiry, Grade 7
In use
The pore space between particles holds both the water and the air, and its size and arrangement determine how much water drains away, how much is held where roots can reach it, and whether oxygen can get in.
Decomposition, Soil & Nutrient Availability