LC Write two qualities about each 1. Loam
2. Clay : 3. Sand
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Explanation:
loam-Loam soils generally contain more nutrients, moisture, and humus than sandy soils, have better drainage and infiltration of water and air than silt and clay-rich soils, and are easier to till than clay soils.
clay-Plasticity - sticky, the ability to form and retain the shape by an outside force, has a unique "crystal" structure of the molecules, plate like, flat, 2 dimensional, water affects it.
sandSandy soil essentially consists of small particles formed by weathering rocks. It is also very low in nutri..ents and poor in holding water, which makes it one of the poorest types of soil for agriculture
Answer:
1• Loam = •Loam soils generally contain more nutrients, moisture, and humus than sandy soils.
• have better drainage and infiltration of water and air than silt and clay-rich soils, and are easier to till than clay soils.
2• Sand = • Sandy soils have a light texture and loose structure, which cause them to drain quickly and not hold water well. This can lead to low fertility.
• Sand soils are often dry, nutrient deficient and fast-draining. They have little (or no) ability to transport water from deeper layers through capillary transport.
3• Clay = • In the water-saturated state these soils can be sticky and very impermeable to water. Due to the high clay content, the nutrient content is very high
• Heavy clays have a very high water-holding capacity, but most of the water is tightly bound and not available to plants. The humus content is often higher than in other mineral soils.