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WAEC Biology 2017 Question 34

Question 34

Soil

Soil permeability refers to

  1. A.how easily water passes through the soil.
  2. B.the proportion of air in the soil.
  3. C.the proportion of water the soil holds.
  4. D.how well water rises up the soil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (how easily water passes through the soil.)

Explanation

Permeability is how fast water drains through soil. Sandy soils are very permeable; clay soils are not.