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Which of the following soils has the highest water retention capacity?
Which of the following soils has the highest water retention capacity?
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The correct option is C Clayey
In case of clayey soil, the small spaces in between small soil particles are filled with water and little air. This gives a sticky consistency to clayey soil. The small size of grains present in clayey soils helps water stick to the grains and fill up the small spaces in between grains.
Clayey
In case of clayey soil, the small spaces in between small soil particles are filled with water and little air. This gives a sticky consistency to clayey soil. The small size of grains present in clayey soils helps water stick to the grains and fill up the small spaces in between grains.
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