Question

Defence between Sandy soil and long soil​

Answer 1

Sandy Soil: Particles of sandy soil are larger in size. Because of being larger in size, sand particles cannot fit close together and hence there is enough space among them. These spaces are filled with air. Water drains quickly through sandy soil. So, sandy soil is called well aerated, light and dry.

Sandy soil is not fit for vegetation as it does not retain water. However, millets can be grown on sandy soil.

Loamy Soil: Particles of loamy soil are smaller than sand and larger than clay. Loamy soil is the mixture of sandy soil, clayey soil and silt. Silt is the deposit in river beds.

Loamy soil has right water holding capacity and is well aerated. This is considered as the best soil for the growth of plants.