Correct Answer - Option 1 : Sandy soil
Concept:
Soil
- The mixture of rock particles and humus is called the soil.
- Soil is an important ecosystem in itself contains a variety of microbes, rodents, and grasses.
- It is the source of certain plant nutrients.
Types of Soil
On the basis of the size of particles, the soil is divided into three categories.
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Sandy Soil
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- Soil contains a greater proportion of big particles
- There is a large space between particles which is usually filled by air.
- Water cannot be held tightly in them
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Clayey Soil
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- Soil contains a more proportion of small particles
- Water can be held tightly in them
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Loamy soil
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- Soil contains an equal proportion of small and big particles
- Consists of silt, sand, and clay.
- Have accurate water holding capacity and humus.
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Explanation:
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Percolation rate is the rate at which soil will allow water to pass through it.
- Sandy soil has large particles and hence has gaps between them. It has the highest percolation rate
- So, they have the highest percolation rate.
- Clayey soil has fine particles. The spaces between particles is less and hence water can be stored.
So, the correct option is sandy soil.
