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What is the size range for very coarse sand?
What is the size range for very coarse sand?
Which soil structure subtype is characterized by blocky shapes?
Which soil structure subtype is characterized by blocky shapes?
How are soil particles typically arranged in soil structures?
How are soil particles typically arranged in soil structures?
Which of the following is NOT a subtype of soil structure classification?
Which of the following is NOT a subtype of soil structure classification?
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Which soil particle size falls under fine sand?
Which soil particle size falls under fine sand?
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Study Notes
Sand Type
- Coarse sand: 1.00 - 0.50 mm
- Very Coarse sand: 2.00 - 1.00 mm
- Medium sand: 0.50 - 0.25 mm
- Fine sand: 0.25 - 0.10 mm
- Very fine sand: 0.10 - 0.05 mm
Soil Structure
- Soil structure is categorized based on the shape of soil particles.
- It's classified into four types:
- Blocky
- Plate-like
- Prismatic
- Granular
- The shape and size of soil aggregates (called peds) determine soil structure.
- Subtypes include:
- Sub-angular blocky
- Angular blocky
- Columnar
- Prismatic
- Granular
- Crumb (shapeless)
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Test your knowledge on the classifications of different types of sand and the structure of soil. This quiz covers sizes of sand grains and the various forms of soil aggregates that affect soil properties. Perfect for students learning about soil science and ecology.
