WAEC Agricultural Science 1998 Question 11

Question 11

Soil Properties

Which of the following is not a property of clay soil? It

  1. A.is heavy
  2. B.has low capillarity
  3. C.contains little pore spaces
  4. D.hardens and cakes when dry
  5. E.has high plasticity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (has low capillarity)

Explanation

Clay's fine pores give it high capillarity.