JAMB Biology 2004 Question 40

Question 40

Soil

The soil type that will be most difficult to plough in a wet season is one that is

  1. A.loamy
  2. B.clayey
  3. C.sandy
  4. D.silty
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (clayey)

Explanation

Wet clay soil is sticky and heavy because its fine particles hold a lot of water. This makes it very hard to plough.