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Arrange the soils of the following textural classes according to descending order of their clay percentage:
Arrange the soils of the following textural classes according to descending order of their clay percentage:
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More clay = heavier soil; more sand = lighter soil.
Updated On: May 2, 2025
- (B), (A), (D), (C), (E)
- (B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
- (C), (A), (B), (E), (D)
- (B), (A), (C), (E), (D)
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct descending order by clay content is: Clay > Sandy clay > Sandy clay loam > Sandy loam > Sand.
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