Clay soils require:
a. A longer time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils
b. A shorter time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils
c. About the same time for absorption of irrigation water as sandy soils
d. More or less time for absorption than sandy soils, depending on the pH of the clay

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Answer :

A longer time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils

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