Question

write deffrence between sandy soil and clayey soil

Answer 1

1. Sandy soil

it has very small particles and has more. air space.

it drains off water very fast and is not at all useful of growing main food crops

clayey soil

• it has big particles and has less air space
• it holds water for very much time and is useful to grow food crops as rice..

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Answer 2

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