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The classification of soil based on United States department of agriculture textural classification chart.
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Classify the following soil using the U.S. Department of Agriculture textural classification chart.
Sand - 10
Silt - 45
Clay - 45
A) silty clay loam
clay
(c) clay loam
D silty clay
Classify the following soil using the U.S. Department of Agriculture textural classification chart.
Question 7
Classify the following soil using the U.S. Department of Agriculture textural classification chart.
Gravel - 10
Sand - 40
Silt - 25
Clay - 25
A) gravelly sandy loam
B gravelly loam
C) gravelly clay loam
D gravelly silty loam
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