JAMB UTME - Biology - 2004 | Green Bridge CBT

The soil type that will be most difficult to plough in a wet season is one that is

loamy

clayey

sandy

silty

Detalhes da Resposta

The soil type that will be most difficult to plough in a wet season is clayey soil. Clay soil is composed of very fine mineral particles that pack tightly together. When clay soil becomes wet, the spaces between the particles fill with water, causing the soil to become heavy and sticky. This makes it difficult for farm equipment to move through the soil, and it can also cause the soil to clump and clog machinery. In contrast, sandy soil has larger particles with more space between them, so it drains water more quickly and does not become as compacted when wet. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, and it tends to be more workable than clayey soil. Silty soil is similar to clayey soil, but it has a higher proportion of silt particles and is typically more fertile. However, all these soils can become difficult to plough in wet seasons, but clayey soils are generally the most challenging.






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