Question

Sandy soils generally have:

• A. High permeability
• B. Low permeability
• C. High porosity
• D. High cohesion

Hint:

Comparison of soils: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Sand} &\rightarrow \text{High permeability} \text{Clay} &\rightarrow \text{Low permeability} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Sandy soils consist of coarse particles with relatively large pore spaces. These large interconnected pores allow water to pass through easily.

Step 1: Understand the properties of sandy soil. Sandy soils generally have
• High permeability
• Low cohesion
• Good drainage
• Low water-holding capacity

Step 2: Identify the correct property. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Sandy soils possess high permeability}.} \] Therefore, the correct option is \[ \boxed{(A).} \]