Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-Which of the following soils would be classified as clay loam?
A)70% clay,10% silt,and 20% sand
B)60% clay,70% sand,and 30% silt
C)70% silt and 30% sand
D)30% clay,40% sand,and 30% silt
E)60% clay and 40% silt

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-Which of the following soils would be classified as clay loam?
A)70% clay,10% silt,and 20% sand 
B)60% clay,70% sand,and 30% silt 
C)70% silt and 30% sand 
D)30% clay,40% sand,and 30% silt 
E)60% clay and 40% silt

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clay loam soil typically contains a balanced mixture of clay, sand, and silt, with clay content around 20-30%. Option D fits this description with 30% clay, 40% sand, and 30% silt.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question