OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the soil that is good for planting?
A
Loam
B
Sand
C
Clay
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loamy soil is best for plant growth as it has high water retention capacity thus it retains water for long and also retains the nutrients which is required for plant growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loam is soil made with a balance of the three main types of soil: sand, silt, and clay soil. As a general rule, loam soil should consist of equal parts of all three soil types. This combination of soil types creates the perfect soil texture for plant growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loam soils can be classified into subgroups: sandy loam, silt loam, clay loam, and silty clay loam. These types of loam are made by increasing the percentage of that component to make it “sandy, ‘’ “silty, ‘’ or to contain more “clay."

Detailed explanation-4: -loamy soil is more fertile than sandy soil. loamy soil is not stiff and tenacious like clay soils. Its porosity allows high moisture retention and air circulation hence considered best for plant growth.

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