BIOLOGY

JAMB 2004 - Question 40

Biology 2004 JAMB Past Questions - Question 40: The soil type that will be most difficult to plough in a wet season is one that is

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The soil type that will be most difficult to plough in a wet season is one that is
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

B - Clay particles are small and powdery. When wet theparticles form "targe sticky lumps which are difficult to plough or till.Sandy soil has large particles with large air spaces. They do not sticktogether. The soil is very easy to till. A loamy soil is one with an averageproportion of humus, sandy and clay particles. The soil is easy to till orplough.