Question

List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.
Topic: Soil

Answer 1

$\textbf{Clayey Soil }$

1. Main components is the call particles.

2. Average size of its particles is of 0.005 mm

3. Air spaces are very small.

4. Empty spaces are very small.

5. Water holding capacity is very large.

$\textbf{Sandy Soil }$

1. Main components is sand particles.

2. Average size of its particle is of 0.05 mm to 2.0 mm

3. Air spaces are large.

4. Empty spaces are large.

5. Water holding capacity is also very little.

Answer 2

• The proportion of fine(small) particle is higher.
• The proportion of large particles is higher.
• Particles are packed tightly.
• Particles are loosely packed.
• It can hold a good amount of
• water. Its ability to retain water is low.
• Water can not drain quickly.
• Water can drain quickly.
• It is heavy in weight
• . It is light in weight.
• Less air is trapped between the particles.
• More air is trapped between the particles.
• Good for growing various crops
• Not suitable for growing crops