Sandy soil and clayey soil Flashcards
What is the main component of clayey soil?
The main component is clay particles
What are the smallest sized particles in clayey soil?
diameter < 0.002mm
Are clay particles packed very far from each other?
No, they are packed very close to each other, with little spaces in between because the particles are so small.
(clayey soil) Small spaces =
Less air
Do small spaces hold less water, true or false?
False, Small spaces will hold more water. The water retention in clayey soil is greater than in sandy soil like a “sponge” and causes it to become waterlogged
Is the drainage in clayey soil good?
No, there is poor drainage of water, since the spaces are so small.
What is fertile soil?
Soil rich in nutrients
What is retained by clayey soil?
Nutrients are retained by clayey soil
What is the main component in sandy soil
The main component is sand particles
what is the size of fine sand?
0.02- 0.2 mm
What is the size of coarse sand?
0.2- 2.0 mm
Are sand particles packed closely together?
No, and particles are not packed closely together, there are large spaces between them because the particles are large.
Large spaces=
More Air, therefore more O2
What is the water retention capacity in sandy soil?
Water retention capacity is poor/less than clay soil because large spaces from large particles will hold less water, it acts like a sieve or strainer
Does water drain well in sandy soil?
Yes, water drains well in sandy soil since the spaces are large, although nutrients are often washed out of sandy soil (leached out)
