t is better to grow plants in soil than in sand because soil

Question

Responses
A has more nutrients.has more nutrients.
B retains less heat than sand.retains less heat than sand.
C retains less water than sand.retains less water than sand.
D has larger spaces between particles.has larger spaces between particles.

Answer 1

The best response to the statement "It is better to grow plants in soil than in sand because soil" is:

A) has more nutrients.

Soil is generally richer in organic matter and nutrients essential for plant growth compared to sand, which typically has very low nutrient content.