FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Which soil feels sticky when wet?
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sand
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loam
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clay
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Moist it is sticky or very sticky and plastic and shows a good fingerprint; it ribbons well and stains fingers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Clay soils feel very sticky and roll like plasticine when wet. They can hold more total water than most other soil types and, although only about half of this is available to plants, crops seldom suffer from drought.
Detailed explanation-3: -Soil Texture and Plant Growth The smaller the soil particles, for example, the more they bind together when wet. Thus, clay soils can be sticky and difficult to work.
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