The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as __________.
A
Loamy soil
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B
Sandy soil
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C
Clayey soil
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D
Desert soil
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Solution
The correct option is A Loamy soil
The best topsoil for growing plants is loam. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt. Silt occurs as a deposit in riverbeds.