Loamy soil contains large proportions of clay and sand particles and very little slit.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Loamy soil is a type of soil that is a combination of sand, silt, and clay.
it can retain moisture and nutrients, so it is more suitable for farming.
This soil is also called agricultural soil as it includes an equilibrium of all three types of soil materials sandy, clay, and silt.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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