OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these soil you think are the most moist (have most water)
A
Forest
B
Grassland
C
Desert
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Clay Soil. Clay’s heavy and compact structure holds moisture well and is ideal for moisture-loving plants. Many crops will thrive in this type of soil due to the high nutrient content.

Detailed explanation-2: -The actual water-holding capacity of forest soils due to the constant presence of natural moisture is approximately only 30 mm, providing 22% WHC and dampening 67–75% of EDSP [63].

Detailed explanation-3: -The sand particles have large enough space between them for passing water through it. This is the reason why sandy soil drains faster than other types of soil.

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