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Sandy soils are light, dry and:

AWater logged
BVery sticky
CVery heavy
DWell aerated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Well aerated
1. Large gaps between grains fill with air. 2. Sandy soil is well aerated. 3. Water drains through quickly. _Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 9, Soil._
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