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Differentiate between the following questions in about 30 words.clayey and sandy soilsb.topsoil and subsoil

Answer» <p>Clayey soil =&gt;</p><p>1.The proportion of fine particle is higher.2.Particles are packed tightly.3.It can hold good amount of water.4.Water can not drain quickly.5.It is heavy in weight.6.Less air is trapped between the particles.7.It is rich in humus.</p><p>Sandy soil =&gt;</p><p>1.The proportion of large particles is higher.2.Particles are loosely packed.3.Its ability to retain water is low.4.Water can drain quickly.5.It is light in weight.6.More air is trapped between the particles.7.It is not rich in humus.</p><p>Topsoil :-top soil is the upper layer of the native soil. the highest concentration of microorganism in organic matter can be found in the top 2 to 8 inches soil .</p><p>subsoil :-the soil lying immediately after the surface soil .</p>


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