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It doesn't. Topsoil absorbs water better than sand and clay.
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Can sand hold the water better than the clay?
Clay is very made up of very small tightly fitting particles and is non-porous and does not absorb water, which is why it is used to make pottery and ceramics. Sand is larger particles and can absorb large quantities of water.
A soil with many nutrients that holds water poorly?
it is clay soil because frist it is topsoil then clay soil and after that it is sand soil
What is the difference between loamy and clay soil?
clay soil can absorb more of nutrients and water as compared to loamy soil.......
Why does clay swell more than sandstone?
When you add water to clay you will notice more swelling than you will when adding water to sandstone. This is due to clay being more permeable than sandstone. This allows clay to absorb and retain water at a quicker rate.
What type of soil in the upper layer dark color and it contains humid and clay?
Topsoil
Can sand hold the water better than the clay?
Clay is very made up of very small tightly fitting particles and is non-porous and does not absorb water, which is why it is used to make pottery and ceramics. Sand is larger particles and can absorb large quantities of water.
Does clay absorb water and to what extent?
you are dumb
Why is topsoil?
Topsoil is important because it is easy for plant roots to find their way through. It also has better drainage than the hard clay underneath.
A soil with many nutrients that holds water poorly?
it is clay soil because frist it is topsoil then clay soil and after that it is sand soil
Does modelling clay absorb water?
Yes it will. Usually it is a mixture of organic ingredients and anything organic will absorb water.
How does modeling clay absorb water?
mix in a tremendous amount of salt into the water. That will greatly increase to boyency of the clay.
Where is rich topsoil over clay found?
Rich Topsoil Over Clay Is Found In A Deciduous Forest
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.
What is the difference between loamy and clay soil?
clay soil can absorb more of nutrients and water as compared to loamy soil.......
Does clay soil absorb water well?
not really because clay has particles close together
Plants don't grow well when what has been lost?
topsoil
Do plant grow better in clay or sand?
plants that like water grow better in clay and plant that don't like water grow better in sand. like cactus
