Q. Which type of soil retains maximum amount of water?
- Loam
- Sandy
- Clay
- Red
Answer: Clay
Soils with smaller particles (silt and clay) have a larger surface area than those with larger sand particles, and a large surface area allows a soil to hold more water. In other words, a soil with a high percentage of silt and clay particles, which describes fine soil, has a higher water-holding capacity.
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