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What is the soil particle size of Silt (dia. in mm)?

What is the soil particle size of Silt (dia. in mm)? Correct Answer 0.002- 0.02

The correct answer is 0.02- 0.002.

0.02- 0.002 mm is the soil particle size of Silt (dia. in mm). 

Soil

Size of soil particle (dia in mm)

Gravel

>2.0

Coarse sand

0.2 -2.0

Fine sand

0.02 -0.2

Silt

0.002- 0.02

Clay

<0.002

Important Points

  • Soil particle size comes under soil texture.
  • Soil texture refers to the relative proportions of various types of soil particles.
  • It refers to the size of the soil particle.
  • It is the basic property of soil, it's can't be changed.

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