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Match the following.
Column I Column II I. Sandy soil A. 85% sand + 15% clay or silt II. Loam soil B. 70% sand + 30% clay or silt III. Silt C. 50% sand + 50% clay or silt or both D. 90% silt + 10% sand
Match the following.
| Column I | Column II |
| I. Sandy soil | A. 85% sand + 15% clay or silt |
| II. Loam soil | B. 70% sand + 30% clay or silt |
| III. Silt | C. 50% sand + 50% clay or silt or both |
| D. 90% silt + 10% sand |
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Solution
The correct option is E I- A, II- C, lll- D
Sand can refer to a textural class of soil or soil type; i.e., a soil containing more than 85% sand-sized particles (by mass) and 15% clay.A loamy soil is one that combines sand and clay particles in relatively equal amounts. Loamy soil is ideal for most garden plants because it holds plenty of moisture but also drains well so that sufficient air can reach the roots. Loam is soil composed mostly of sand and silt, and a smaller amount of clay (about 70%-30% concentration, respectively). The soil can be called as silt if its silt content is greater than 90 percent.
Sand can refer to a textural class of soil or soil type; i.e., a soil containing more than 85% sand-sized particles (by mass) and 15% clay.
A loamy soil is one that combines sand and clay particles in relatively equal amounts. Loamy soil is ideal for most garden plants because it holds plenty of moisture but also drains well so that sufficient air can reach the roots. Loam is soil composed mostly of sand and silt, and a smaller amount of clay (about 70%-30% concentration, respectively). The soil can be called as silt if its silt content is greater than 90 percent.
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