Question

Q1. A student collects a soil sample as shown in the image.
Soil
particles
Which of these explains the soil type and its characteristics?
(a) Clayey soil as it is mainly composed of particles that are circular
(b)Clayey soil as it is mainly composed of particles that fit close together
(c) Sandy soil as it is mainly composed of particles that have similar colour
(d) Sandy soil as it is mainly composed of particles that do not fit close together​

Answer 1

.To find the texture of a soil sample, first separate the fine earth* , all particles less than 2 mm, from larger particles such as gravel and stones. Fine earth is a mixture of sand, silt and clay. You must be sure to use only fine earth to perform the following field tests.