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Chris' yard has a light brown soil that is very fine. Chris has a hard time finding any rocks, including pebbles, in his yard. Reese's yard has a gray soil that is full of small and medium size rocks. If it rained on both of Chris' and Reese's yards, which yard would likely hold the water above ground the longest? A. Both yards would absorb the water at the same rate. B. Reese's yard C. Chris' yard D. Neither yard would absorb any water.

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Answer:

B. Reese's yard

Step-by-step explanation:

Because Reese's yard is full of rocks, rock's don't absorb water, while Chris' yard is only soil, which will make his yard absorb water quicker.

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