Question

Which type of soil, sandy or clayey, will allow more rainwater to sweep into the soil? Sandy or Loamy

Answer 1

Answer: The sandy soil.

Explanation: The sandy soil (having the highest percolation rate) allows the rainwater to reach a well faster and in greater amounts. Sandy soil retains the least rainwater in it. The clayey soil (having the lowest percolation rate) retains the highest amount of rainwater in it.