AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
A soil is mostly sand. Which property follows?
A.High permeability and low water retention
B.High water retention and poor drainage
C.High organic content
D.No pore space at all
Explanation
Core Concept
Sand's large pores drain water fast, so sandy soils dry out quickly and leach nutrients — the flip side of good aeration.
Correct Answer
AHigh permeability and low water retention
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