Question

Soil particles that are 0.1 to 2 mm in diameter are called ________.

sand
silt
clay
loam

Answer 1

Sand

Step-by-step explanation:

Soil particles between 0.1 and 2 mm are considered sand. The range to be considered sand is 0.05 to 0.2 mm.

In the case of silt, it includes particles with a diameter between 0.005 and 0.02.

On the other hand, clay has values lower than 0.002.

Finally marl, does not depend on its size, but on its composition.

Answer 2

sand

Step-by-step explanation:

• Sand diameter size: 0.05 to 2 mm.
• Silt diameter size: 0.002 to 0.05 mm.
• Clay diameter size: less than 0.002 mm
• Loam size: combination of mostly sand particles, then silt and a bit of clay.