Biology 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 46: The soil type that contains nutrients which is not readily available for plants is

Correct Answer

B

Explanation

B - It has much plant nutrients, but because ithas very tiny soil partieles which are closely packed together, the soilbecomes sticky when wet and hard when dry making absorption of nutrient from itvery difficult. Sandy soil has large particles sizes which are loosely arrangedand easily leached. Thus, ifhas little plant nutrients. Loamy soil hasbalanced or fairly balanced mixture of salt, "silt and day. It is welldrained, has a lot of soil nutrient which is readily available to plants.