Which one of the following soil types will hold the most water? The most water would be held by a soil consisting of equal masses of
A)sand and silt.
B)clay and sand.
C)silt and clay.
D)small stones and sand.

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Silt and clay have smaller particle sizes than sand and are able to hold more water due to their higher surface area and pore spaces. Therefore, a soil consisting of equal masses of silt and clay will hold the most water.

Which One of the Following Soil Types Will Hold the Most