Which of the following soil is loosely packed with larger air gaps ?

Sandy soil

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Loamy soil

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Clay soil

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Silt soil

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Solution

The correct option is A Sandy soil
Sandy soil is the soil which is loosely packed with larger air gaps. It has almost no organic matter. It's water retention capacity is very low. It has very high percolation rate.

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