Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Question 23

Practice objective / multiple choice question 23 from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 23 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

Laboratory analysis of a \(500\) g soil sample yields \(320\) g sand, \(120\) g silt and \(60\) g clay. The water‑holding capacities are \(0.05\) cm³ g⁻¹ for sand, \(0.10\) cm³ g⁻¹ for silt and \(0.30\) cm³ g⁻¹ for clay.\n\n(a) Determine the soil texture class according to the USDA triangle.\n(b) Identify which component contributes the greatest volume of water to the sample.

Answer Options

A. a) Silty loam; b) Silt
B. a) Loam; b) Silt
Correct Answer C. a) Sandy loam; b) Clay
D. a) Sandy clay loam; b) Sand
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
a) Sandy loam; b) Clay

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Question 23. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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