OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Silt, which is known to have much smaller particles compared to sandy soil and is made up of rock and other mineral particles, which are smaller than sand and larger than clay. It is the smooth and fine quality of the soil that holds water better than sand.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clay particles are the smallest particles of soil. Clay can also be called mineral soil as it defines the soil texture by indicating the minerals it holds. Clay particles are less than 0.002mm in size.