OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -The larger the soil particles, the more air they can retain. However, larger soil particles retain less water as compared to smaller soil particles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Silt: Silty soils are finer, and smoother in texture and hold the most available water to plants. Sand does not hold any water and clay particles hold water so tightly to the particle surface that plant roots are unable to extract it from the soil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sandy soil has the largest particles among the different soil types. It is dry and gritty to the touch. The particles have huge spaces between them and so it can’t hold on to water.