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Clay < Silt < ? < Coarse < Gravel Which type is missing in the sequence of increasing particle size of soil?

Clay < Silt < ? < Coarse < Gravel Which type is missing in the sequence of increasing particle size of soil? Correct Answer Fine Sand

The missing type in the sequence of increasing particle size of soil is fine sand. These particles can pass through a sieve. It is finer than gravel and coarser than silt and has a size less than 75μ.

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