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The soil with poorest water holding capa...

The soil with poorest water holding capacity is

A

Loam

B

Sandy

C

Clay

D

Fine sand

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The correct Answer is:
C
The clay soil particles has a much larger surface area than that of Isamy, sandy and fine sand particles This larger surface area of the clay soil allows the soil w hold greater quantity of water than other soil types. Hence, clay soil has more water holding capacity:
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