SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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Compost
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Silt
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Organic matter
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Clay
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Sand
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Detailed explanation-1: -Soil texture (such as loam, sandy loam or clay) refers to the proportion of sand, silt and clay sized particles that make up the mineral fraction of the soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Soil texture is a summation of proportions of sand, silt and clay content.
Detailed explanation-3: -Soil texture refers to the proportions of sand (2.0 – 0.05 mm in diameter), silt (0.05 – 0.002 mm), and clay (less than 0.002 mm). The relative proportions determine the textural class. Soil texture influences nearly every aspect of soil use and management.
Detailed explanation-4: -About Soil Texture The largest, coarsest mineral particles are sand. These particles are 2.00 to 0.05 mm in diameter and feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers. Silt particles are 0.05 to 0.002 mm and feel similar to flour when dry. Clay particles are extremely fine-smaller than 0.002 mm.
Detailed explanation-5: -For example, if a soil is 40% sand, 30% silt, and 30% clay, the texture is clay loam.