Question

F. Differentiate between the following.

1. Sandy soil and clayey soil

2. Clayey soil and loamy soil​

Answer 1

sandy soil has sandy soil

Answer 2

1.Soil contains air

The large spaces between sand particles are filled with air. Due to this, sandy soil provides much more air to the plant roots. Clay particles (being much smaller) pack tightly together leaving little space for air. So, clayey soil provides much less air to the plant roots which grow in it.

2.If soil contains greater proportion of big particles it is called sandy soil. If the proportion of fine particles is relatively higher, then it is called clayey soil. If the amount of large and fine particles is about the same, then the soil is called loamy.