A horticultural student is performing a study utilizing both banana trees from the tropical rain forest and cacti from the desert. The student has been provided with soils of different particle sizes as follows: soil A = 0.08 mm, soil B = 0.008 mm, and soil C = 0.001 mm. The student places one banana tree and one cactus in each soil type and monitors their condition. Note that all samples receive the same amount of water. In which soil would the cactus receive the most appropriate amount of water for its needs?

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Soil A, with a particle size of 0.08 mm, would likely drain water more efficiently than the finer soils B and C, making it more suitable for a cactus that requires well-drained conditions typical of its desert habitat.

A Horticultural Student Is Performing a Study Utilizing Both Banana