Question

Soil at the shore of Lake Erie in Pennsylvania has a high sand and gravel content. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of soil?

A) extreme acidity
B) rapid water drainage
C) extensive producer biomass
D) significant depth before hitting bedrock

Answer 1

rapid water drainage

Step-by-step explanation:

These are example of granular (sand and gravel)soils.They are more permeable to water, and therefore can not retain water molecules.They are non-cohesive soil,with high strength and capacity to withstand slope.

High acidity is not a characteristic feature of soil with sand and gravel.In addition, such soil lacks biomass therefore can not support plant growth. The soil type is not a yardstick to determine the dept of soil type.Consequently, rapid water loss due to porosity is the best option.