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WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 11

Question 11

Soil Properties

Which of the following properties of soil determines its water-holding capacity?
I. Texture
II. pH
III. Colour
IV. Structure

  1. A.I and II only
  2. B.I and IV only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.III and IV only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I and IV only)

Explanation

Particle size (texture) and arrangement (structure) decide the pore spaces that hold water.