GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Loam is a mixture of clay, silt, and sand.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Loam: The mixture of sand, silt, and clay is called loam. It is able to maintain moisture and nutrients, and thus, it is more appropriate for farming. The soil is also referred to as agricultural soil because it contains a mixture of the soil content of all three kinds of sandy, clay, and silt.
Detailed explanation-2: -Loams have a fairly even mix of sand, silt and clay. Their feel can be described as smooth or silky, and also greasy if there is plenty of organic matter present. Clays comprise more than 35% clay particles, and are referred to as fine textured or heavy soils.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Loam’.
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