Asked by Samantha Haklits on Apr 24, 2024
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Which term describes soil with roughly equal proportions of sand, silt, and clay?
A) humus
B) loam
C) topsoil
D) A horizon
E) B horizon
Loam
Soil with roughly equal amounts of sand, silt, and clay.
Silt
Fine-grained soil or sediment with particles smaller than sand and larger than clay, often carried by water and deposited as sediment.
Clay
A natural, earthy material composed of fine-grained minerals, often used in pottery, bricks, and sculpture, known for its plasticity when moist.
- Identify and describe the physical and chemical properties of soil.
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MC
Manon Collomba6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Loam soil has roughly equal proportions of sand, silt, and clay, making it an ideal soil for plant growth. The other options (humus, topsoil, A horizon, and B horizon) do not specifically refer to soil texture or composition.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the physical and chemical properties of soil.