Water retention is highest in soils which are rich in

  • A sand, poor in humus and devoid of clay
  • B clay and sand, but poor in humus
  • C clay and humus, but poor in sand
  • D clay, poor in humus and devoid of sand
  • E sand and humus, but poor in clay
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The correct answer is C. clay and humus, but poor in sand

Clay Soil can hold more total water than most other soil types

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