Question

clay is a type of soil with low permeability. soils with low permeability are characterized by slow drying times and less groundwater contamination below them. what else is a characteristic of soils with low permeability? the soil drains quickly water moves slowly through the soil

Explanation:

Step1: Understand permeability

Permeability refers to the ability of a material (here, soil) to allow fluids (like water) to pass through it.

Step2: Analyze the options

• If a soil has low permeability, it does not drain quickly. So, "The soil drains quickly" is incorrect.
• Since permeability is about fluid passage, low permeability means water movement through the soil is slow. So, "Water moves slowly through the soil" is correct.

Answer:

Water moves slowly through the soil