Soil Types

What are the four primary soil types?

• Loam, clay, silt, peat

• Sand, loam, clay, silt

• Alluvial, chalky, volcanic, saline

• Gravel, pebble, sand, silt

Which soil type has excellent drainage, low water retention, and is ideal for root vegetables like carrots?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Silt soil

• Loam soil

Which of the following is a primary soil type characterized by large particles, fast drainage, and low water retention?

• Clay

• Loam

• Sand

• Silt

What is the main distinguishing feature of clay soil?

• Excellent drainage

• Large particles

• Poor water retention

• Tiny particles

What is the ideal soil type for most agricultural purposes due to its balanced mixture of sand, clay, silt, and organic matter?

• Sandy soil

• Silty soil

• Loam soil

• Clay soil

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Loam soil is known for:

• Poor drainage

• Balanced mixture of soil

• High water retention

• Tiny particles

In which soil type does water drain the fastest?

• Clay

• Loam

• Silt

• Sand

Which soil type is best suited for constructing earthen dams or embankments due to its ability to retain water?

• Silty soil

• Loam soil

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

Which soil type is characterized by small, tightly packed particles, excellent water retention, and slow drainage?

• Sandy

• Loam

• Silty

• Clay

Some soils are darker-coloured due to:

• Presence of impurities

• Presence of humus

• The way the light hits it

• The depth of the soil