OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -They are quicker to warm up in spring than clay soils but tend to dry out in summer and suffer from low nutrients that are washed away by rain. The addition of organic matter can help give plants an additional boost of nutrients by improving the nutrient and water holding capacity of the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sandy soils are often referred to as light soils because of their high sand content and low clay content. This soil has fast water pipes and is easy to work with. They warm up faster in the spring than clay soils but tend to dry out in the summer and suffer from low nutrient levels washed away by rain.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, sand heats more quickly than clay due to the lower volume of water (lower porosity). Thermal conductivity increases in finer grounds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explain that sand and sandy soils absorb heat more quickly but also lose it more quickly. Conversely, darker soils absorb but also release heat more slowly.

Detailed explanation-5: -Because sandy soils have so much more air space than other types of soil, water evaporates from the surface of the soil at a much faster rate than clay soils.