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This soil is preferred to make pots and toys as it is not like mud and it is easy to dig and easy to work with.

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What is sandy clay loam?

Clay soil is one comprised of soil particles that are extremely fine (0.02mm in diameter). The particles are extremly closely packed, which does not allow much "pore space" with in the soil - making it generally anearobic in nature. As the particles are very small the clay has a high surface area and can retain a lot of water when wet; on the flip side once it dried out it bakes hard and is difficult to rehydrate. Clay soils also shrink in volume when they dry. Most plants will not grow in heavy clay soils which the exception of some (roses and grapes) which thrive in them.


Why do most farmers hate clay soil on their farm?

Clay soil is hard. When it dries out, it is like a brick. It's not the most nutritious soil, either.


What type of dirts are there?

Sandy Soil Silty Soil Clay Soil Loamy Soil Peaty Soil Chalky Soil


What type of soil is hardest to let water through?

Heavy clay soil


How do you use clay?

Clay is used in: ceramic materials, making pottery items, clay tablets, bricks, cooking pots, art objects, dishware, musical instruments, paper making, cement production, chemical filtering, tobacco, pottery, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nanomaterials, adsorbents, soil conditioners, nutraceuticals, mineral supplements, water filtration, environmental remediation, pond liners. Clay was one of the oldest building materials ever used or mentioned in the bible. Clay and straw are still used in many areas to build homes the proper person using the correct procedures can make clay bricks as durable as the bricks that are made in foundries today.Clay is used for crafting.

Related questions

Which soil is used to make pots?

clayey soil is the best soil for pottery


What kind of soil is used to make pots?

Generally clay is used.


Is loamy soil used for making pots?

Clay soil is used for making pots.


Why does humus tend to increase with the clay content of soil?

one major difference between humus and clay soil is that humus is made up of remains of dead plants and animals and it is topmost layer of the soil whereas clay soil is a type of soil which is used to make earthen pots or clayey toys etc.


Why is clayey soil used to sculpt pots and toys?

Clay objects can be fired in a kiln and will become solid.


What kinds of reactions are done on the soil to make it fit to be molded into pots?

Clay is used to mould plant pots, pot mugs, house bricks, and many other items formed from clay, which are then hardened in fire kilns. The clay is mixed with water to form a soft plastic-like material that can be moulded to form many shapes.


Why is clayey soil used to make pots and toys?

This soil retains moisture and becomes very sticky when wet. Dry clayey soil is hard so the pots and and toys will not break. Hence clayey soil is used to make pots and toys


How do you make regular clay?

You cant make clay it comes from the soil in the ground.


Which type-of-soil is best for plants clay-soil or loam-soil?

Put fertilizer in clay soil to make more rich for growing plants


What does clay soil make when it drys?

clay soil has tiny pieces very close together, it feels dry.


How the soil used to make pots is different from soil used used to make statues?

Statue need harder material


Why is Clay important in soil?

It is important to have clay in your soil because clay is fertile