Question

four soil types are described by the table below.
soil type airspaces water holding capacity nutrient capacity
sandy high low low
sandy loam moderate - high low - moderate low - moderate
loam moderate moderate moderate
clay low high high
a gardener is deciding which kind of soil to plant vegetables in. they read that for the vegetables to grow well, the soil should provide good support for growth of aerobic bacteria and other aerobic processes.
which soil type will likely provide the best support for aerobic processes?
choose 1 answer:
a clay
b loam
c sandy
d sandy loam

Explanation:

Aerobic processes require oxygen. Soils with high air - spaces provide more oxygen. Among the given soil types, sandy soil has the highest air - spaces, which is most conducive to the growth of aerobic bacteria and other aerobic processes.

Answer:

C. sandy