Question

distinguish between different type of soil

Answer 1

Answer:

-Clay: Feels lumpy and sticky when very wet.Rock-hard when dry. Clay drains poorly. Few air spaces. Warms slowly in spring.

-Sandy: Free-draining soil. Gritty to the touch. Warms up quickly in spring. Easy to cultivate. Dries out rapidly.

-Silty: Smooth and soapy to the touch.Well-drained soil.Retains moisture.Richer in nutrients

-Peaty: But this means there are few nutrients. Dark in colour.Warms up quickly in spring.

-Chalky: Usually stony. Free draining. Often overlays chalk or limestone bedrock.

-Loamy:The perfect soil.Good structure.Drains well.Retains moisture.Full of nutrients.