Question

    Which of the following soil particles are the finest in their size?

    A Sand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Silt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pebble Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Clay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Starting with the finest, clay particles are smaller than 0.002 mm in diameter. Some clay particles are so small that ordinary microscopes do not show them. Silt particles are from 0.002 to 0.05 mm in diameter. Sand ranges from 0.05 to 2.0 mm.

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