Soil classification. Depending on the size of the particles, soil classified as sandy, rocky or loamy.
- Clay. It is a soil whose particles are very fine, like dust and can also pass through muslin cloth. When water is added, it turns into mud and hardens on drying. Such clay is used to make pottery and utensils.
- Sandy Soil. It’s particles are larger than clay particles. These particles cannot pass through the muslin cloth. Desert soils are usually sandy. Water is not retained in this type of soil.
- Rocky Soils. Such soil particles are very large and can be picked by hand. Such particles cannot even pass through a filter.
- Loamy Soil. The size of loamy soil particles is between the size of sand and clay particles. This type of soil is best for crops.
