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Why clayey soil is used to make pots and toys?

This soil retains moisture and becomes very sticky when wet. Dry clayey soil is hard so the pots and and toys will not break. Hence clayey soil is used to make pots and toys
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actually it is wet and consist the smallest amount of particles and very smooth and if we give any shape to it, it will remain same and solid after drying so thats why clayey soil is used to make pots and toys
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Sandy soil has the least water holding capacity
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Sandy soils are thick and won't consume water while loamy soil is soft, light and it would consume water easily.
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Clayey soil is used to make pots and toys because it is hard in texture and can be used to make statues, toys and more!!
 
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Clay soil retains moisture and becomes very sticky when wet. It is very smooth and if we give any shape to it, it will remain same and solid after drying. Dry Clay is hard so the pots will not break. Hence clay soil is used to make pots.

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Dear Student,

Clayey soil retains water/moisture thereby holding the soil particles in place....
This is why clayey soil is used to make toys etc.

Hope this answer helps you.
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BECUASE IT COANTAINS MOSTLY CLAY AND IS HEAVIER AND ITS PARTICLES ARE ALSO CLOSE TO EACH AIR ITS PERCOLATION RATE IS ALSO VERY HIGH

SO IT CAN BUILD THINGS EASILY
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Clayey soil has a large amount of water holding capacity which makes it sticky and also make it easy to shape it in any manner. So it is suitable for making pottery.
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Clayey soil has very fine soil particles which allows it to retain more water. It has more moisture content. It is smooth and sticky when wet. This makes it easy to shape it into any shape. Therefore, clayey soil is suitable for pottery.
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nice
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cause its fertile and soft and it is easy to shape them after pouring some amount of water
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Ghuuug
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Why only clay is used to make pots
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