Which statement correctly identifies field capacity relative to wilting point?

Which statement correctly identifies field capacity relative to wilting point?

• A. Field capacity is the water held after drainage ceases; wilting point is the moisture level at which a plant wilts.
• B. Field capacity is the moisture before rainfall.
• C. Wilting point is the maximum water a soil can hold.
• D. Field capacity and wilting point are the same.

Answer: (A)