FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
Question
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This is the largest soil particle
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Clay
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Silt
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Sand
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Loam
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Silt particles are from 0.002 to 0.05 mm in diameter. Sand ranges from 0.05 to 2.0 mm. Particles larger than 2.0 mm are called gravel or stones.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sandy soil has the largest particles among the different soil types. It is dry and gritty to the touch. The particles have huge spaces between them and so it can’t hold on to water.
Detailed explanation-3: -Conversely, the largest (in terms of mass) fundamental particle we know of is a particle called a top quark, measuring a whopping 172.5 billion electron volts, according to Lincoln.
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