EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Texture indicates the relative content of particles of various sizes, such as sand, silt and clay in the soil. Texture influences the ease with which soil can be worked, the amount of water and air it holds, and the rate at which water can enter and move through soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soil texture and organic matter are the key components that determine soil water holding capacity. In terms of soil texture, those made up of smaller particle sizes, such as in the case of silt and clay, have larger surface area.

Detailed explanation-3: -3. Moisture. Texture decides the water holding capacity of the soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aeration can be used to control soil temperature, regulate soil moisture, improve drainage, stimulate microbial activity and improve overall soil tilth.

Detailed explanation-5: -Clay soil retains more water because of the presence of small and fine particles. Loamy soils have medium size particles, so it retains moderate amount of water.