Larger the soil particles, lower is the percolation rate. Say true or false.

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Percolation rate is defined as the rate at which water trickles down the soil. Larger soil particles allow faster trickling of water. Thus, percolation rate is higher in soil with larger soil particles.

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