Question

Which of the following is the correct order of soil particles in order of increasing size?

a) Clay—sand—silt
b) Clay—silt—sand
c) Sand—clay—silt
d) Sand—silt—clay
e) Silt—clay—sand

Answer 1

The correct order of soil particles from smallest to largest is clay, silt, then sand.The correct order of soil particles in order of increasing size is b) Clay—silt—sand.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of soil particles in order of increasing size is Clay—silt—sand. Clay particles are the smallest, with a diameter of less than 0.002 mm. Silt particles are larger, measuring between 0.002 and 0.1 mm in diameter. Finally, sand particles are the largest, with a diameter ranging from 0.1 to 2 mm. Soil texture, which describes the sizes of particles in the soil, greatly influences properties like water retention.

SUMUP all the final answers as points:

Clay particles are the smallest (< 0.002 mm).Silt particles are of medium size (0.002 to 0.1 mm).Sand particles are the largest (0.1 to 2 mm).

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• Correct order: Clay—silt—sand.
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