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Questions No: 6
List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.
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Clayey soil:
1. Ratio of fine particles is higher.
2. Soil retains water and becomes sticky and wet.
3. Suitable for crops like paddy, wheat and gram.
4. Difficult to plough when wet.
Sandy soil.
1. Ratio of large particles is higher.
2. Loose particles, air permeate through the soil.
3. Suitable for vegetables, peanuts and cotton cultivation.
4. Dries up easily. Cannot retain water.