Question

5. Two soll samples A and B, each weighing 75 g. are heated over a flame for a few minutes. When the
weights of the soll samples are checked afterwards, sample A weighs 60 g, whereas sample 8 weighs
68 & Which of the samples could be sandy soil and which clayey soil? Give reasons for your answer.​

Answer 1

Answer:

sample A is clayey soil

sample B is sandy soil

Explanation:

A : because water holding capacity of clayey soil is high and when heated its water content evaporates and it become lighter

B : because the water holding capacity of sandy soil is less then clayey soil amd when it is heated its water content evaporates.