Asked by Gianna Magbanua on Sep 23, 2024
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What is one property of sand?
A) good water infiltration
B) bad percolation
C) bad aeration
D) good nutrient-holding capacity
Percolation
The process by which a liquid slowly passes through a filter or porous substance.
Aeration
The process of introducing air into a material, such as soil or water, to improve oxygenation and reduce compaction or concentration of gases.
Nutrient-holding Capacity
The ability of soil to retain nutrients and make them available to plants, influencing soil fertility and agricultural productivity.
- Contrast the physical properties of distinct soil kinds (clay, sand, silt, loam) and their roles in affecting environmental ecosystems.
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AK
Anubhav Kawatra1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sand has a good water infiltration rate due to the large pore spaces between its particles. This means that water can easily move through sand without getting stuck, which makes it a good material for building things like filter systems or drainage layers.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast the physical properties of distinct soil kinds (clay, sand, silt, loam) and their roles in affecting environmental ecosystems.