FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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At the same level of organic matter, evaluate which are the highest water holding capacity?
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Loamy sand
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Clay loam
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Clay
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Sandy loam
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Final Answer: the water holding capacity is the highest in clayey soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Soils with smaller particles (silt and clay) have a larger surface area than those with larger sand particles, and a large surface area allows a soil to hold more water. In other words, a soil with a high percentage of silt and clay particles, which describes fine soil, has a higher water-holding capacity.
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