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QUESTION 18 1 points Save Answer In very sandy soil, the water drains away too q

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Question

QUESTION 18 1 points Save Answer In very sandy soil, the water drains away too quickly and the plant can dry out. clay is composed of very small particles which can also make it hard for a plant to thrive. Why? The very small particles of clay create tiny pores which hold water very tightly by surface tension and make it difficult for the plant to absorb that water The surface tension within clay adheres the fine particles tightly together and make it difficult for the root to penetrate the clay The surface tension among the particles pulls them tightly together, such that there is little air space for needed oxygen exchange All of the above None of the above

Explanation / Answer

This is the correct answer: All of the above