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Q: How long does it take for 1 liter of water to run through 1.5 inches of clay soil?
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Why does water move through gravel than clay?

Because gravel has gaps that the water can travel through and clay is less likely to although water can still travel through it but slower


Why does water pass through pebbles but not through the clay surface?

clay isn`t coarse enough but pebbles are


Why does water pass through clay so slow?

Water passes through clay slower because clay has greater density than regular dirt so it is a lot more compact.


Why does water move more slowly through clay than through humus?

Clay has very small pore spaces


How do clay soils differ from sandy soils?

The sandy soils let the water pass through but the clay soils hold the water


How come water passes through sand better than clay?

because sand has small grains and allows water to travel through it. Clay has smaller grains than sand and doesn't allow water to travel through it quickly.


Why does clay not permit water to move through?

because it is dense


What can hold more water clay or sand?

I would think clay because it has more density water would go right through sand :)


What type of soil will hold the most water clay or silt?

clay because it has the smallest particles thus making it difficult for water to travel through.


How well does clay soil hold water?

Water is held between soil particles by capillary forces. Coarse sandy soils have large pores and water drains through it quickly. Clay soils have smaller pores and are able to hold more water.


Would water drain away faster through clay soil or sand?

Water drains much faster through sandy soil. Soil with a heavy clay content holds moisture for a long while.


Why is clay the least permeable soil?

Clay has the smallest particle size. The particles of clay soil pack so closely together that water is prevented from passing through it.