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JAMB Biology 2017 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The soil component which has the ability to retain a high amount of water is

  • A. A. loam
  • B. B. sand
  • C. C. silt
  • D. D. clayCorrect

Explanation

Clay has the highest water retention capacity, followed by loamy soil, while sandy soil retains the least water.

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