___________ , considered a perfect soil, is a mixture of silt, clay and sand:
Correct answer: A. Loam
- A. Loam
- B. Sandy loam
- C. Loamy sand
- D. Clay
Explanation
Loam is the ideal agricultural textural class because it contains a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay. This balance provides drainage and aeration from sand while retaining water and nutrients through silt and clay.
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