Write difference between clayey soil and sandy soil.

Difference between clayey soil and sandy soil is mentioned below:

Clayey Soil	Sandy Soil
Clayey soil consists of fine particles.	Sandy soil consists of large particles.
The particles are tightly packed.	The particles are loosely packed.
Water retention capacity is high.	Water retention capacity is low.
Percolation rate of water is low.	Percolation rate of water is high.
It is fertile soil.	It is non-fertile soil.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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