GEOLOGY
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
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Question
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sand
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silt
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clay
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loam
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Detailed explanation-1: -Soil is formed from weathered rocks which have gravel, fine and coarse sand, silt and clay. The largest particle is gravel, and the smallest one is clay.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sand ranges from 0.05 to 2.0 mm. Particles larger than 2.0 mm are called gravel or stones.
Detailed explanation-3: -The size of the particles that make up the soil is what determines what the soil will be like. Gravel are the largest particles in soil and clay are the smallest.
Detailed explanation-4: -The largest soil particle is sand. Sand is a weathered rock and water easily passes through these particles. Silt is a little smaller than sand and is able to hold some water and is similar in texture to flour. Clay is made up of fine grains and does not allow for the circulation or movement of water.
Detailed explanation-5: -What makes soil, soil? Texture-The particles that make up soil are categorized into three groups by size: sand, silt, and clay. Sand particles are the largest and clay particles the smallest.