Question

Which type of soil is best for growing plants and why? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Name of the soil: 1 Mark
Reasons: 2 Marks

Loamy soil is best for growing plants.
It is so because loamy soil has all the three particles like sand, clay, and silt in perfect balance with each other. The other features of loamy soil are:

1. They hold moisture to keep plant roots moist.
2. They drain well enough to prevent roots from becoming waterlogged.
3. They have a rich content of humus to ensure adequate nutrient supply for the plants.