FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Which soil has the largest particles?
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clay
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sand
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loam
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silt
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sand, silt, and clay are made from different rocks and minerals but the other important difference between them is the size of their particles. Sand has the biggest, clay the smallest and silt is in between.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -SAND Sand is the largest size rock particle in soil-0.05-2 mm in diameter. You can s sand particles witho a microscope.
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