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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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