Question

A soil sample contains: 30% of clay, 30% of silt and 40% of sand. Using the soil texture triangle, determine the texture of this soil. Show your work on the figure.

13. A soil sample contains: 30% of clay, 30% of silt and 40% of sand. Using the soil texture triangle, determine the texture of this soil. Show your work on the figure Soil Textural Triangle 100 90 80 30 70 clay 60 50 silty clay sandy clay 40 % silty clay loam clay loam 10 sandy clay loam 20 loam silt loam 10 sandy loam Joamy sand sand silt a) % Sand % Silt 10 30 % Clay 100

Answer 1

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