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Of the following, which has the greatest permeability?(A) Clay(B) Loam(C) Sand(D) Silt(E) Humus

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Of the following, which has the greatest permeability?

(A) Clay
(B) Loam
(C) Sand
(D) Silt
(E) Humus

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Solution

The soil with the greatest permeability is (C) Sand.

Here's why:

  1. Permeability refers to the soil's ability to allow water to pass through it.

  2. Sand particles are larger and have bigger spaces between them, which allows water to flow through more easily.

  3. Clay, on the other hand, has very small, tightly packed particles, which makes it difficult for water to pass through.

  4. Loam, silt, and humus have intermediate permeability.

  5. Therefore, out of the options given, sand has the greatest permeability.

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