Question

list the differences between clayey soil and loamy soil

Answer 1

Answer:

Clayey soil

• Particles of clayey soil are very small in size
• Their particles are packed tightly together
• This soil is not well aerated as particles are tightly packed.

Loamy soil

• particles of loamy soil are larger than particles of clayey soil.
• Their particles are not tightly packed together.
• This soil is well aerated.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Clayey soil :

• If the proportion of fine particles are relatively higher then it is called as clayey soil.
• It mostly consists of clay particles, the sand particles being for less in proportion.
• This type of soil is very sticky and so tilling is difficult.
• It is usually used to make clay toys and pots
• Very good at water holding capacity
• Badly aerated
• Can be waterlogged easily
• Rich in minerals which make it good for the growth of plants.
• Plants like paddy which requires lot of water grows in clayey soil

Loamy soil :

• If the amount of large and fine particles are about same then the soil is called as loamy soil.
• It consists of a good mixture of sand , clay , humus and silt.
• Good water holding capacity.
• Has sufficient aeration.
• Plants get sufficient mineral salts from this soil.
• Loamy soil is best suited for plants to grow.
• Crops like wheat, barley, mustard, pulses, cotton, fruits and vegetables grow in this type of soil.

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