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List the Differences Between Clayey Soil and Sandy Soil

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Clayey soil

Sandy soil

1.

The clayey soil has a high proportion of small (fine) particles.

The sandy soil has a high proportion of large particles.

2.

Clayey soil is heavy in weight.

Sandy soil is light in weight.

3.

Clayey soils are good for growing various crops.

Sandy soils are not suitable for growing various crops.

4.

The particles are tightly packed.

The particles are loosely packed.

5.

Less air is trapped between the particles.

More air is trapped between the particles.

6.

This soil can not drain water quickly.

This soil can drain water quickly.