What can be tested in soil by heating clay soil for 20 minutes and stirring it continuously
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Heating clay soil for 20 minutes while stirring continuously is a method used to test for the water content (or moisture content) of the soil. The heat causes the water in the soil to evaporate, and continuous stirring helps ensure that all the water is driven off evenly. By measuring the mass of the soil before and after heating, the amount of water lost can be calculated.
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