Q9. Classify the soil on the basis of the size of the particles of the soil.
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The soil is classified on the basis of the proportion of particles of various sizes. If soil contains greater proportion of big particles it is called sandy soil. If the proportion of fine particles is relatively higher, then it is called clayey soil. Thus, the soil can be classified as sandy, clayey and loamy.
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There are three types of soil based on their size of particles :
Sandy soil: sandy soil has high percolation and low water retention capacity. The particles are larger in size and have more air filled between them and is light weight and dry.
Clayey soil: clayey soil has low percolation rate and high water retention capacity . The particles are smaller in size and has less air filled between them it is heavy and wet.
Loamy soil: loamy soil has the right water holding capacity and is the best soil for growing crops . The particles are between those of sandy and clayey . Loamy soil is made up of sand, clay, loam, and silt ( soil found on river banks).
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Sandy soil: sandy soil has high percolation and low water retention capacity. The particles are larger in size and have more air filled between them and is light weight and dry.
Clayey soil: clayey soil has low percolation rate and high water retention capacity . The particles are smaller in size and has less air filled between them it is heavy and wet.
Loamy soil: loamy soil has the right water holding capacity and is the best soil for growing crops . The particles are between those of sandy and clayey . Loamy soil is made up of sand, clay, loam, and silt ( soil found on river banks).
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