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due to its quick drying time, what kind of soil would need more frequent irrigation (watering)?
a highly permeable soil
a low permeable soil
a soil that is mostly clay
a salty soil
Permeability refers to a soil's ability to transmit water. A highly permeable soil allows water to pass through quickly, meaning it dries out faster. So, it would need more frequent irrigation. Low - permeable soils (like clay - rich soils) retain water better as water moves through them slowly. Salty soil's main issue is osmotic stress on plants rather than quick drying due to permeability.
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A. a highly permeable soil