Geography, asked by angelavni24, 8 months ago

difference between sandy soil and clayey soil?????????​

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Answered by brainlyboster
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Clay has super fine particles that cling together and prohibit water and nutrient movement, while sand has course particles which allow water and nutrients to leach too rapidly. There actually is one more classification called silt which has particles sized between clay and sand.

Answered by Brainlyunknowngirl
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Answer:

1. The proportion of fine particles is higher.

1. The proportion of large particles is higher.

2. Particles are packed tightly.

2. Particles are loosely packed.

3. It can hold good amount of water.

3. It's ability to retain water is low.

4. Water cannot drain quickly.

4. Water can drain quickly

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5. It is heavy in weight.

5. It is light in weight.

6. Less air is trapped between the particles.

6. More air is trapped between the particles.

7. It is rich in humus.

7. It is not rich in humus.

First one is sandy soil and second is clayey soil

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