GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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soft
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gritty
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wet
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sand are the largest particles and they feel “gritty.” • Silt are medium sized, and they feel soft, silky or “floury.” Clay are the smallest sized particles, and they feel “sticky” and they are hard to squeeze.
Detailed explanation-2: -When you rub it, it feels rough. This is because it has sharp edges. Sand doesn’t hold many nutrients. Silt is a soil particle whose size is between sand and clay.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sand, being the larger size of particles, feels gritty. Silt, being moderate in size, has a smooth or floury texture. Clay, being the smaller size of particles, feels sticky.
Detailed explanation-4: -Sandy soils feel gritty. Loams have a fairly even mix of sand, silt and clay. Their feel can be described as smooth or silky, and also greasy if there is plenty of organic matter present. Clays comprise more than 35% clay particles, and are referred to as fine textured or heavy soils.