List differences between clay soil and sandy soil.
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Clayey Soil Sandy Soil
Contains finer particles Contains larger particles
Particles are tightly packed Particles are loosely packed
It is fertile It is not fertile
High water retention capacity Low water retention capacity
Lowest percolation rate of water Highest percolation of water
1. The proportion of fine(small) particle is higher. - Clayey Soil
1. The proportion of large particles is higher. - Sandy Soil.
2. Particles are packed tightly. - Clayey Soil
2. Particles are loosely packed. - Sandy Soil.
3. It can hold a good amount of water. - Clayey Soil.
3. Its ability to retain water is low. - Sandy Soil.
4. Water can not drain quickly. - Clayey Soil.
4. Water can drain quickly. - Sandy Soil.
5. It is heavy in weight. - Clayey Soil.
5. It is light in weight. - Sandy Soil.
6. Less air is trapped between the particles. - Clayey Soil.
6. More air is trapped between the particles. - Sandy Soil.
7. Good for growing various crops - Clayey Soil.
7. Not suitable for growing crops. - Sandy Soil.
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