Tag: mud and stones

Loamy soil is the healthiest soil as it is a combination of minerals, rock, water and organic matter. Hence the soil contains microorganisms, insects, and worms that replenish soil fertility. Thus the correct answer is option C.

Clay soil particles are very small, packed very tightly and little space remain for air, water can be held in tiny space between the particles, so it has a good capacity to hold water. Thus, the correct option is C.

Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay and small types of other soil particles and the soil formed are known as silt. It is basically deposited on river beds. It is good for the growth of plants. Thus, the correct answer is D.

In humus, the percolation speed is very high. This means that more amount of substances are able to pass through it. Percolation rate is basically the rate at which the water moves through granular material. In humus, water moves very quickly. As a result, its percolation rate is very high.

Silts deposits on the river beds. Silts consist of fine sand, clay and other small stone particles which are carried by running or flood water, and deposited at the river beds. Thus, the correct option is A.

Clayey soil is used to make pots, toys and statues because the clayey soil has the highest water holding capacity than loamy, sandy and silt. Thus, the correct option is D.

Sandy soil is made of sand particles that are rough in texture. This prevents them from sticking tightly together. The space between sand particles is large for water to flow through it. Hence sandy soil drains faster than other types of soil. Thus the correct answer is option C.

Loamy soil is a mixture of clay, sand and silt. Particles of loamy soil are smaller than sand and larger than clay. Loamy soil has also a good water holding capacity and suitable for plants growth. Thus, the correct answer is D.