Question

List the difference between clayey soil and sandy soil.

Answer 1

Answer:

.Clayey Soil. / Sandy soil

1Particles are packed tightly. / . Particles are loosely packed.

2 It can hold a good amount of water. /. Its ability to retain water is low.

3;Water can not drain quickly. / Water can drain quickly.

4 It is heavy in weight. / It is light in weight.

Answer 2

1 The proportion of fine(small) particle is higher.( Clayey Soil)

The proportion of large particles is higher.)(sandy soil)

2 Particles are packed tightly.( Clayey Soil)

Particles are loosely packed.(sandy soil)

3 It can hold a good amount of water. ( Clayey Soil)

Its ability to retain water is low.(sandy soil)

4 Water can not drain quickly( Clayey Soil)

. Water can drain quickly.(sandy soil)

5 It is heavy in weight. ( Clayey Soil)

It is light in weight. (sandy soil)

6 Less air is trapped between the particles( Clayey Soil)

. More air is trapped between the particles.(sandy soil)

7 Good for growing various crops( Clayey Soil)

Not suitable for growing crops.(sandy soil)