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Loam means:

Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)

  • A. Mixture of sand, silt and clay
  • B. Which exhibit light and heavy properties in equal proportions
  • C. Both (a) & (b)
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Loam is a balanced mixture of sand, silt and clay, combining the drainage of lighter soil with the water- and nutrient-holding capacity of heavier soil. “Equal proportions” is a simplified description, since loam need not contain exactly one-third of each fraction.

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