INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

SOILS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as:
A
Desert soil
B
Sandy soil
C
Clayey soil
D
Loamy soil
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: -What is Loamy Soil? Loamy Soil is the mixture of clay, sand and silt soil which consists of additional organic matter and is very fertile compared to other types of soil. It is well suited for cultivation as the plant roots get a sufficient amount of water and nutrients for their growth and development.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Loam’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Loam is a mixture of sand, silt and clay.

Detailed explanation-5: -Loamy sand means a soil material containing 70 to 85 percent sand, up to 30 percent silt, and up to 15 percent clay.

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