WAEC Agricultural Science 1994 Question 15

Question 15

Soil Properties

A moistened soil sample which can be moulded to form a smooth continuous ring is characteristic of

  1. A.sandy clay
  2. B.heavy clay
  3. C.loamy sand
  4. D.clay loam
  5. E.heavy loam.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (heavy clay)

Explanation

Only a soil high in clay is plastic enough to bend into an unbroken ring.