Question

Differentiate between sandy soil and clayey soil.​

Answer 1

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Clayey soil

1. Contains finer particles.

2. Particles are tightly packed.

3. It is fertile.

4. High water retention capacity.

5. Lowest percolation rate of water.

Sandy soil

1. Contains larger particles.

2. Particles are loosely packed.

3. It is not fertile.

4. Low water retention capacity.

5. Highest percolation rate of water.

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