Question

Why does a clay soil have a very good water holding capacity

Answer 1

Answer:

The small particles (clay and silt) have a much larger surface area than the larger sand particles. ... The amount of organic material in asoil also influences the water holding capacity. Clay soil have a very good water holding capacity because it has very low in humus

Answer 2

Explanation:

The small particles (clay and silt) have a much larger surface area than the larger sand particles. ... The amount of organic material in asoil also influences the water holding capacity. Clay soil have a very good water holding capacity because it has very low in humus.