Sandy vs Clay Soil Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Drainage
A
Sandy
• Fast drainage; large pores btw particles
Clay
• Poorly drained; small pores btw particles
2
Q
Capillary action
A
Sandy
• no capillary action; pores too large
Clay
• High capillary action; small pores allow water to rise towards surface
3
Q
Aeration
A
Sandy
• High aeration; pore spaces filled with air
Clay
• low aeration; more likely to be waterlogged
4
Q
Nutrient retention
A
Sandy
• low nutrient retention; soil nutrients adsorb poorly to particles
Clay
• high nutrient retention; soil nutrients adsorb easily to particles
5
Q
Root penetration
A
Sandy
• easy; large pores
Clay
• hard; particles held together by capillary water
6
Q
Cultivation
A
Sandy
• easy; lack of adhesion between particles
Clay
• hard; strong adhesion between particles
