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Which soil would water flow through faster and thus would erode more rapidly sandy soil or silty soil?
Water would move through sand more rapidly than silt, but that does not mean sand would erode more rapidly than silt. In fact, the opposite is true. Erosion occurs when water runs along the surface of the land. If it infiltrates downward into the soil, it does not create runoff.
Why does sand heat up faster than soil?
Soil heats up faster than sand because soil is more moist and has certain chemical in it so that it is partially flammable. I hope ive helped! Love, 2016127
What gets warmer sand or soil?
the answer is the sand because the sand get warmer than the soil but you need thing the sand,soil,thermometor,clock andsun
What physical and biochemical conditions of a soil affect density?
Generally, the smaller the particles that make up the soil, the greater the density. For example, clay is more dense than sand, and sand more dense then organic soil.
Does wet sand heat faster than dry sand?
The dry sand would heat up faster because there are less compact molecules then the wet sand, so it's easier for the sun's warming rays to get through the molecules.
Which soil would water flow through faster and thus would erode more rapidly sandy soil or silty soil?
Water would move through sand more rapidly than silt, but that does not mean sand would erode more rapidly than silt. In fact, the opposite is true. Erosion occurs when water runs along the surface of the land. If it infiltrates downward into the soil, it does not create runoff.
Why plants grow best in soil why not in sand?
because soil has more nutrients in it which is better than in the sand
Does potting soil have more nutrients than sand?
Yes. Soil contains active organic materials which are not contained in sand.
What would erode quicker soil or concreate?
definitely soil. Concrete is much, much, much more solid than soil, so concrete lasts a lot longer than soil. Soil erodes very quickly because it is not very solid. Anything from a raindrop to a gust of wind can erode soil. Concrete, not so much.
Why does sand heat up faster than soil?
Soil heats up faster than sand because soil is more moist and has certain chemical in it so that it is partially flammable. I hope ive helped! Love, 2016127
How long does it take for sand to erode?
The water molecules are far smaller than the spaces between the sand grains and can easily slip through, gravity pulls the water down.
Why do bean plants grow better in sand?
They don't grow better in sand they need more attention than in soil. They don't grow better they will survive but need more attention than in soil.
Do sand heat up faster than soil?
sand heats faster than soil
Why does clay soil retain more water than loam and sand?
your question is stated wrong! it is should be why does LOAM retain more water than clay and sand.
What gets warmer sand or soil?
the answer is the sand because the sand get warmer than the soil but you need thing the sand,soil,thermometor,clock andsun
Why do plats grow better in sand than soil?
Because Sand is more airy to the roots to respire better
Does soil absorb more than sand?
Yes, sand is basically tiny bits of rock that do not absorb much.
