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Clay soils hold more nutrients, while sandy soils quickly have their nutrients leached by rain.
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Is clay less porous than sandy soil?
Yes. Clay soil is much less porous than sandy soil. Water can stand for days in a hole dug in clay soil, but in sandy soil the water would drain quickly.
Why is sandy soil better than clay soil for under cement slabs?
sandy soil drains water
What does sandy soil have better than clay soil?
it has better texture
Why is sandy soil more ideal to put under a cement slab than clay soil?
sandy soil drains water
What type of soil is finer than sand but coanser than clay?
Sandy loam
Sandy soil is dry in comparison to clay due to?
osmosis plasmolysis capillary action envirroment Surface area of the clay is higher than the sandy soil so it adsorbs/absorbs more moisture
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.
Why sandy soils are drier than the clayey soil?
Water can easily move through sandy soils, wheras clay-rich soil is much harder for water to penetrate, so sandy soils are drier.
What is the properties of water that enable clay soil to hold more water than sandy soil?
Terrible Question.... It is not the property of water , it is the property of the soil.!!!!How can you ask such Questions!!!!
What soil does the kangaroo paw need?
The kangaroo paw, native to Western Australia, needs well-drained sandy soil, rather than clay soil types.
Why do nematodes affect plants in sandy soil more than clay or loam?
Drainage is a reason why nematodes affect plants is sandy soil more than in clay or loam. Clay or loam may end up retaining too much water for the roundworms in question. Infiltration and percolation of water tends to be faster and non-saturating in sandy soils, which offer a drier environment, which adult nematodes prefer for ensuring the next generation's sustainability.
Why is a lake with a clay bottom able to hold more water than a lake with a sandy bottom?
Clay is the least porous of all soil types. It is the opposite of porous in comparison to sand.
