6: Based on the soil profile above, which type of soil is represented in this im
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6: Based on the soil profile above, which type of soil is represented in this image? What is the key characteristic of this soil?
7: Based on the chart above, you have a sample of soil that is 50% sand, 10% clay, and 40% silt. What is the texture of soil?
8: Based on the chart above, you have a sample of soil that is 50% clay, 10% sand, and 40% silt. What is the texture of soil?
9: Based on the chart above, you have a sample of soil that is 80% sand, 0% clay, and 20% silt. What is the texture of soil?
10: Based on the chart above, which type of soil is represented in this image? What is the key characteristic of this soil?
AP BA Bg Btg1 Bt 28t93Explanation / Answer
Note for answers 7, 8, 9 and 10: Lets us see how we can make the process easier. Find the intersection of the lines that are marked on the scale of percentage for Silt, Sand and Clay. The intersection point will give you the texture of the soil. You should be able to find an intersection point with 3 lines that represent the percentage of the three compositions- sand, clay and silt.
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