FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Loam
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Sand
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Clay
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Clayey soil is used to make pots and toys because water can be held in the tiny gaps between the particles of clay and soil get sticky when it comes in contact with water. Hence, it becomes easy to mould this soil into any shapes like toys, pots and statues.
Detailed explanation-2: -Clay is high in terms of nutrients and minerals that are required for the growth of plants. It is moist and compact in nature which enables it to be used for pottery and ceramics.
Detailed explanation-3: -Loam is the best soil type for construction due to its ideal combination of silt, sand, and clay.
Detailed explanation-4: -No, we cannot make a pot form sandy soil because it has bigger particles. soil mainly contains clay particles that are small in the size and compact due to which it becomes very sticky. Therefore, it is used to make pots.
Detailed explanation-5: -Clay is commonly present near fresh water lakes, ponds or rivers. Soil found in deserts and sea shores is usually rich in sand.