FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Clay soil retains more water because of the presence of small and fine particles. Loamy soils have medium size particles, so it retains moderate amount of water. Sand with low nutritional content and larger particles retain the least amount of water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally speaking, clay-rich soils have the largest pore space, hence the greatest total water holding capacity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clay soils retain more water and nutrients than sand, but there is little percolation of the water and less oxygen for the plant due to smaller pore sizes than those of coarser textures.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: The majority of the water ejected from the body is collected by small intestine. Water absorption is mostly regulated by the small intestine. The small intestine receives six to seven liters of fluid each day as secretions from the liver and the small intestine itself.