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
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.