Question

DIFFERENCE AND SIMILARITIES ABOUT CLAYEY AND SANDY SOIL

Answer 1

• sandy soil :- has mostly sand in it , and very little slit and clay . this soil is found in deserts .

• clayey soil :- has mostly clay in it .

Answer 2

Clayey soil

1. The proportion of fine particles is higher.

2. Particles are packed tightly

3. It can hold good amount of water.

4. Water cannot drain quickly.

5. It is heavy in weight.

6. Less air is trapped between the particles.

7. It is rich in humus.

sandy soil

1. The proportion of large particles is higher.

2. Particles are loosely packed.

3. It is ability to retain water is low.

4. Water can drain quickly.

5. It is light in weight.

6. More air is trapped between the particles.

7. It is not rich in humus