Question

1. Classify, and explain, the categories of soil on the basis of 'texture of the soil'.
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Answer 1

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Soil can be classified into three primary types based on its texture – sand, silt and clay. However, the percentage of these can vary, resulting in more compound types of soil such as loamy sand, sandy clay, silty clay, etc. 2. ... Sandy soil essentially consists of small particles formed by weathering rocks.

Answer 2

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Soil is divided into three types according to the texture of soil. They are:

1. Sandy soil: It is mostly made of sand and cannot hold water but it has a lot of air spaces.

2. Loamy soil: It is made of clay, sand, minerals etc. It can hold water and has air spaces. Good for plant growth.

3. Clayey soil: It is mostly made of clay. It can hold a lot of water but it doesn't have any air spaces.