JAMB Biology 2022 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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6. The soil with the highest water-retaining capacity is
- A. (A) loamy soil
- B. (B) clayey soilCorrect
- C. (C) sandy soil
- D. (D) stoney soil
Explanation
Clay soil has the highest water-retaining capacity and highest capillarity. Sandy soil, by contrast, has the lowest water-retaining capacity and lowest capillarity, and is the least water-logged.
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