Sandy soils allow water to drain quickly. Sandy soils easily break down into clay sediments. Sandy soils hold plant roots tightly in place to prevent erosion. Sandy soils have high levels of decomposed plant and animal matter.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Which of the following statements best describes sandy soils?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- Sandy soils allow water to drain quickly.
- Sandy soils easily break down into clay sediments.
- Sandy soils hold plant roots tightly in place to prevent erosion.
- Sandy soils have high levels of decomposed plant and animal matter.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

Sandy soils allow water to drain quickly.