GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of soil is sticky when wet and hard when dry.
A
clay
B
silt
C
sand
D
gravel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Clay soil feels lumpy and is sticky when wet and rock hard when dry. Clay soil is poor at draining and has few air spaces. The soil will warm up slowly in spring and it is heavy to cultivate. If the drainage for the soil is enhanced, then plants will develop and grow well as clay soil can be rich in nutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: The soil that becomes sticky when wet is a Clayey Soil. Clay soil feels lumpy and is sticky when wet and rock hard when dry.

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