NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOGNOSY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Calcareous soil contains ____ % of Loam.
A
10%
B
20%
C
25%
D
30%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loamy surface that often appears powdery when dry. Highly wind erodible (fine texture precludes sand blasting). Less calcareous topsoils become hardsetting when dry.

Detailed explanation-2: -A typical loam soil will consist of roughly 50% soil solids (a combination of sand, silt, and clay) and 50% pore spaces and water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loam soil contains almost equal amounts of sand, silt, clay humus, air and water.

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