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Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles?
1. Clay
2. Silt
3. Sand
4. Gravel

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles?
1. Clay
2. Silt
3. Sand
4. Gravel Correct Answer 1, 2, 3, 4

Clay, Silt, Sand and Gravel is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles.

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