Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.
Advertisements
Solution
| Clayey soil | Sandy soil |
| The proportion of fine particles is higher | The proportion of large particles is higher |
| Particles are packed tightly. | Particles are loosely packed. |
| It can hold good amount of water. | It's ability to retain water is low |
| Water cannot drain quickly. | Water can drain quickly. |
| It is heavy in weight. | It is light in weight. |
| Less air is trapped between the particles | More air is trapped between the particles |
| It is rich in humus. | It is not rich in humus. |
| Good for growing various crops | Not suitable for growing crops. |
| It is fertile. | It is not fertile. |
shaalaa.com
Types of Soil
Is there an error in this question or solution?
RELATED QUESTIONS
Mention two differences between Alluvial Soil and Black Cotton Soil.
Mention two similarities between red soil and laterite soil.
State the characteristic of each of the soils named below that makes them most suitable for crop cultivation:
Black Soil
Terrace farming is an ideal soil conservation method for hilly regions.
Which minerals are found in Regur Soil?
Alluvial Soils are also called ‘Riverine Soils’. Why?
What are the other names of Black Soil? Where are they found?
State two disadvantages of Laterite Soil.
Which one of the following term is used to identify the old and new alluvial respectively?
‘Regur Soil’ is another name for the ______
