Loam means:
Correct answer: A. Both (a) & (b)
- A. Both (a) & (b)
- B. Which exhibit light and heavy properties in equal proportions
- C. Mixture of sand, silt and clay
- 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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