OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most farms are made of what kind of soil?
A
loam
B
clay
C
sand
D
diapers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loam type of soil contains all of the nutrients required for active plant growth. It also has high calcium and pH levels, as well as hummus. The minerals soluble in water easily nourish plants’ roots, resulting in high yields.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sandy loam soils provide a preferred surface for areas that tend to compact because of traffic or other conditions. The amount of sand in loam soil gives it the ability to drain well. These soils are free-draining, especially when there is a low organic content.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loam (in geology and soil science) is soil composed mostly of sand (particle size > 63 micrometres (0.0025 in)), silt (particle size > 2 micrometres (7.9×10−5 in)), and a smaller amount of clay (particle size < 2 micrometres (7.9×10−5 in)).

Detailed explanation-4: -Loam is a term that describes a special type of soil that has been formulated to contain a mixture of sand, silt and clay. Sandy loam soil is a very desirable medium that is used by farmers, gardeners, landscapers and property owners because of its very beneficial qualities.

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