Question

Consider the following statements:
1. Loam is a mixture of sand, silt and clay.
2. Silty loam has the highest waterholding capacity due to its fine texture.
Select the correct statements

• A. a) 1 only
  
• B. b) 2 only
  
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
  
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A a) 1 only


Answer: a
Clayey soils have the highest water holding capacity. Loams are classified as sandy, silty, or clay rich.Texture largely determines the ability of the soil to retain water. Coarse textured soils have large gaps between soil particles which allow water to easily penetrate them and have less water holding capacity. Hence larger the particle, lower is its water holding capacity.