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

  1. >2.0
  2. 0.2 - 2.0
  3. 0.02 - 0.2
  4. 0.002- 0.02

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Option 4 : 0.002- 0.02
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CT 1: Agronomy (Types of Soils in Rajasthan राजस्थान में मृदा के प्रकार)
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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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