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List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.
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Sandy soil
Clayey soil
The proportion of large particles is higher
The proportion of fine(small) particles is higher.
Particles are loosely packed
Particles are tightly packed.
Its ability to retain water is low.
Its ability to retain water is high.
It is light in weight
It is heavy
More air is trapped between the particles.
Less air is trapped between the particles
Not suitable for growing crops.
Good for growing various crops.
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Sandy soil |
Clayey soil |
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The proportion of large particles is higher |
The proportion of fine(small) particles is higher. |
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Particles are loosely packed |
Particles are tightly packed. |
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Its ability to retain water is low. |
Its ability to retain water is high. |
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It is light in weight |
It is heavy |
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More air is trapped between the particles. |
Less air is trapped between the particles |
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Not suitable for growing crops. |
Good for growing various crops. |
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