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maegan_martin

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Why are clays and silts important in the soil?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What soil contains nearly equal amounts of sand, silt, and clay?
 
  a. humus c. topsoil
  b. horizon C d. loam


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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Clays and silts are important in the soil because they slow the water down and absorb it for the plants to use. Also clays adhere nutrients for plant usage.

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