Think about the three major types of soil: sand, silt, and clay. The diagram shows a comparison of these three particles, as wel
l as a piece of gravel to show size differences. Which of these soil descriptions is correct?
A) Clay feels gritty, has lots of air space because of its particle size, and does not hold water well.
B) Silt feels smooth, has a moderate amount of air space, holds water well, and becomes slippery when wet.
C) Sand feels sticky because of its particle size, does not have much air space, and does not hold water well.
D) Silt feels dry because it is unable to hold any water, and it has more air space than any other soil type.
A) Clay feels gritty, has lots of air space because of its particle size, and does not hold water well.
B) Silt feels smooth, has a moderate amount of air space, holds water well, and becomes slippery when wet.
C) Sand feels sticky because of its particle size, does not have much air space, and does not hold water well.
D) Silt feels dry because it is unable to hold any water, and it has more air space than any other soil type.
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