The type of crop that may be grown in a particular field depends on the type of soil.Give three example in support of this statement.
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Soils can be classified into 3 different types based on their composition, size of soil particles, and other properties. Sandy soil cannot hold water easily, so more watering is required. Clayey soil can hold water so less irrigation is required. Thus the type of a crop grown depends on the nature of the soil. Rice, wheat, sugarcane are some of the crops that grow well in humus-rich soil as this type of soil is very fertile and contains a lot of nutrients.
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Soil type |
Particle type |
Properties |
Crops grown in soil |
|
Sandy |
Large |
Loosely packed, with large air spaces. Water soaks into it easily. Thus it is dry, light and airy |
Lettuce, corn, collard greens etc. |
|
Clayey |
Fine, small |
Tightly packed with no air spaces. This type of soil is heavy and holds more water |
Wheat, grams and paddy |
|
Loamy / silt |
A mixture of large and small particles |
Holds water, contains humus |
Lentils, cotton, sugarcane etc. |
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