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yes, indrictly. the weight of the soil is a function of its composition meaning the percentage of: sand, silt, clay. the composition determines how much water it can hold. roughly the more clay it has the more water it can hold but at the same time it slows the rate of water absurbsion
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∙ 13y agothe answer to this question is that Soil with smaller particles can hold more water when Soil with larger rock particles can hold less water.....
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∙ 14y agoSoil is generally denser than water. Soil will sink in water. Some components of some soils (organic matter) are less dense and will float.
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∙ 10y agoThe size and shape of soil particles have a major affect on the soil's ability to take in and hold water. The larger the particle, the more soil it can hold.
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∙ 11y agobecause it has small particles in it.
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How can you increase soils ability to hold water?
In order for soil to increase its ability to hold water it must have a higher amount of clay present in it. The more clay present in the soil, the more water it will hold. The opposite to this is how sandy or grainy the soil is, if it is too sandy then it will not hold water very well.
How do soils become salinated?
Soils usually become salinated by irrigation from bore water or others waters containing small amounts of salt. The water evaporates and the salt is left behind; over time, the salt builds up and blocks the roots of the plants so no more water can be absorbed. This process is called "osmosis."
Which processes move water into the ground?
Mainly plants because their roots absorb water and pull it into the soil or if some soils are more absorbent than others. I don't think there are certain processes though.
Why are sandy soils generally less fertile than clayey soils?
All things being equal (which, of course, they never are), sandy soil will feel drier than clay soil because sand provides better drainage, mainly because it far more porous than clay. Clay is dense, less porous than sand, and acts somewhat like a sponge. actually sand is less porous then clay but other then that the above answer is fine. clay has a better ability to retain water like a sponge.
Do clay soils have more permeability than sandy soils?
Sandy soils are much more permeable that clay soils.
Why does different kinds of soil hold more water?
different soils can drain better than others
Why are soils generally less fertile than clayey soils?
Sandy soils are generally less fertile than clay soils because they do not hold water as well as clay soils. Clay soils are usually fertile and hold more nutrients than sandy soils.
Why are sandy soils generally less fertile than clayey soil?
Sandy soils are generally less fertile than clay soils because they do not hold water as well as clay soils. Clay soils are usually fertile and hold more nutrients than sandy soils.
How can you increase soils ability to hold water?
In order for soil to increase its ability to hold water it must have a higher amount of clay present in it. The more clay present in the soil, the more water it will hold. The opposite to this is how sandy or grainy the soil is, if it is too sandy then it will not hold water very well.
Which absorbs more heat clay potting soil or beach sand?
Beach sand can be in hottest condition but cannot hold it for long period. Dark soils such as potting soils can hold it for long time.
Why clay soil are fertlie than sandy soil?
Clay soils hold more nutrients, while sandy soils quickly have their nutrients leached by rain.
How do soils become salinated?
Soils usually become salinated by irrigation from bore water or others waters containing small amounts of salt. The water evaporates and the salt is left behind; over time, the salt builds up and blocks the roots of the plants so no more water can be absorbed. This process is called "osmosis."
Which processes move water into the ground?
Mainly plants because their roots absorb water and pull it into the soil or if some soils are more absorbent than others. I don't think there are certain processes though.
Why are sandy soils generally less fertile than clayey soils?
All things being equal (which, of course, they never are), sandy soil will feel drier than clay soil because sand provides better drainage, mainly because it far more porous than clay. Clay is dense, less porous than sand, and acts somewhat like a sponge. actually sand is less porous then clay but other then that the above answer is fine. clay has a better ability to retain water like a sponge.
Do clay soils have more permeability than sandy soils?
Sandy soils are much more permeable that clay soils.
How well does clay soil hold water?
Water is held between soil particles by capillary forces. Coarse sandy soils have large pores and water drains through it quickly. Clay soils have smaller pores and are able to hold more water.
Why are winds a more impactful erosional force in deserts?
Because desert soils are dry and vegetation, which helps to hold soils in place , is sparse, winds in desert areas can transport greater amounts of soils over longer distances than in humid areas.
