Question

Determine the soil texture for the following combinations of sand, silt, and clay.

a. Sand 20 percent; Silt 20 percent;Clay 60 percent: __________
b. Sand 60percent; Silt 30percent; Clay 10percent: __________
c. Sand 50percent; Silt 10percent;Clay 40 percent: __________
d. Sand 80 percent; Silt 15 percent; Clay 5percent:__________

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Clay

b. Sandy Loam

c. Sandy Clay

d. Loamy Sand

Explanation:

Based on the soil texture triangle, the soil texture for the following combination of sand, silt and clay are;

a. Sand 20 percent; Silt 20 percent;Clay 60 percent: ____ CLAY

b. Sand 60percent; Silt 30percent; Clay 10percent: ___ SANDY LOAM

c. Sand 50percent; Silt 10percent;Clay 40 percent: ____ SANDY CLAY

d. Sand 80 percent; Silt 15 percent; Clay 5percent:_____ LOAMY SAND