Question
List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.

Answer

 
Clayey soil
 
Clayey soil
$1.$
The proportion of fine particles is higher.
$1.$
The proportion of large particles is higher.
$2.$
Particles are packed tightly.
$2.$
Particles are loosely packed.
$3.$
It can hold good amount of water.
$3.$
It is ability to retain water is low.
$4.$
Water cannot drain quickly.
$4.$
Water can drain quickly.
$5.$
It is heavy in weight.
$5.$
It is light in weight.
$6.$
Less air is trapped between the particles.
$6.$
More air is trapped between the particles.
$7.$
It is rich in humus.
$7.$
It is not rich in humus.

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