Question

What restricts the infiltration of water in desert soil?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The infiltration of water is prevented because:

Explanation:

• Desert soil is also called sandy soil.
• It is porous and has a high concentration of of silica, sodium and calcium.
• It has low water-holding capacity.
• As silica have low affinity for water, they can unable to bind to water molecules by adhesive binding.
• This is the reason it is unable to retain water in association with it.
• This is also the reason why the deserts are dry.