List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.


Differences between clayey soil and sandy soil:


Clayey Soil



Sandy Soil



It has much smaller particles.



It has much larger particles.



Particles are tightly packed.



Particles are loosely packed.



It is fertile.



It is not fertile.



It has high water retention capacity.



It has low water retention capacity.



Percolation rate of water is lowest in the clayey soil.



Percolation rate of water is highest in the sandy soil.



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