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Sandy Soil

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Which of the following soils would need more water?

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Sandy soil

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Loamy soil

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Red soil

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Black soil

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Solution

The correct option is A
Sandy soil

Sandy soil has more air spaces and so, it has low water retaining capacity. Therefore, plants that grow in sandy soil need more water.

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