Question

Which parts of soil are classified by their particle size? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

The correct answer fro above statement is:

clay

sand

silt

Explanation:

Soil scraps vary considerably in size, and soil specialists incorporate soil particles into sand, silt, and clay. Beginning with the least, clay particles are less than 0.002 mm in diameter. Some clay particles are so little that normal microscopes do not show them. Silt particles are from 0.002 to 0.05 mm in broadness.

Answer 2

Clay, sand, and silt are classified by their particle sizes.