Question

Differentiate sand and soil on the basis of organic matter content.

• A. Sand has more organic content than soil.
• B. Sand and soil both have an equal amount of organic content.
• C. Sand has less organic content than soil.
• D. Sand and soil both do not contain organic content.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sand has less organic content than soil.

Organic content is the organic component of soil which includes the residue of dead plants, animals and organisms. More the organic content greater will be the fertility required for plant growth. Thus soil having high organic content is suitable for agriculture. Sand contains less organic content than soil and hence it is not suitable for agriculture.