which normally has more total pore space: a sandy soil or a clay soil(considering that both are in good?

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physical condition? why is this so?

Answer 1

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sandy soil. because the sand particles are much larger than clay so they don't compact togeter well leaving a lot of pores for the water and air to penetrate. the clay partilcles are much smaller plus kinda flat so they compact very well forming a tight seal so water and air don't penetrate that good

Answer 2

Right on lvmmdx

you are absolutely correct, if I could I would give ya a 10 on that one

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Answer 3

soil and put some sand on the top

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