Woite three difesionce between sandy soil
clayey soil and
loamy
soil
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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. If the amount of large and fine particles is about the same, then the soil is called loamy. Thus, the soil can be classified as sandy, clayey and loamy.
Clayey soil
1. The proportion of fine particles is higher.
2. Particles are packed tightly
3. It can hold good amount of water.
4. Water cannot drain quickly.
5. It is heavy in weight.
6. Less air is trapped between the particles.
7. It is rich in humus.
sandy soil
1. The proportion of large particles is higher.
2. Particles are loosely packed.
3. It is ability to retain water is low.
4. Water can drain quickly.
5. It is light in weight.
6. More air is trapped between the particles.
7. It is not rich in humus