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Write the properties of sandy soil.


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Relative size of sand, silt and clay particles. All soils contain minerals particles, organic matter, water and air. The combinations of these determine the soil's properties – its texture, structure, porosity, chemistry and colour
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Properties of sandy soil are :-
1) It's particles are having enough air space between them.
2)It dries very fast as compared to clayey soil.
3)It is lighter in weight and blows easily.
4) It absorbs a less amount of water.
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large spaces between them
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  1. sandy soil contains large coarse particles which we call sand.
  2. it is gritty, with a very little humus and lot of air spaces between the particles.
  3. hence, this type of soil is well aerated and cannot hold water for long.
  4. this soil is mainly found in places with warm climates such as deserts and marshy areas.
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