The given pie chart shows the composition of a soil sample X.

Select the correct statement regarding this.

Options

A. X is extensively used in pottery and is also best suited for rice cultivation.
B. X holds adequate amount of water and nutrients for plant growth.
C. X is found in desert and along the beaches.
D. X has small spaces between its particles.

Answer

C

Explanation

According to the given pie chart the soil sample X contains huge amount of sand, a lesser amount of clay and even less amount of silt. So it is a sandy soil. Sandy soil is! found in desert and along the beaches. Clayey soil is extensively used in pottery and is also best suited for rice cultivation. Loamy soil holds adequate amount of water and nutrients for plant growth. Clayey soil has small spaces between its particles.