Question

List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.

Differentiate between the following:

Sandy soil and Clayey soil

Answer 1

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.