Question

What is the correct order of size of sand, slit and clay particles?

• A. $sand>silt>clay$
• B. $clay>silt>sand$
• C. $sand>clay>silt$
• D. $silt>clay>sand$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$sand>silt>clay$

Gain size is classified as clay if the particle is $<0.002$ $mm$ as slit if it is between $0.002$ $mm$ and $0.06$ $mm$ or as sand if it is between $0.06$ $mm$ and $2$ $mm$.

$Sand>Silt>Clay$