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JAMB Biology 2014 Question 35

Question 35

Soil

The soil with the highest water-retaining capacity is

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

Answer: A (clayey soil.)

Explanation

Clay has very fine particles with tiny pore spaces, so it holds water strongly and retains the most water.