Question

why does clayey soil have a good water holding capacity ? explain
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Answer 1

Answer:

it doesn't have very tiny holes than sand that's why it has high water holding capacity

Explanation:

In general, the higher the percentage of silt and clay sized particles, the higher the water holding capacity. The small particles (clay and silt) have a much larger surface area than the larger sand particles. This large surface area allows the soil to hold a greater quantity of water

Answer 2

Answer:

*Water holding capacity of particular soil type mainly depends upon the particle size, porasity(spaces exist between soil particles)

*clay soil which has finer particle size ,inturn which has a more surface area.

*In case of this soil type which has more porasity (spaces exist between soil particles)

*Thats why clay soil has more water holding capacity than other type of soils.

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