A soil with 35% clay,65% silt and 20% sand is classified texturally as:

Name: A soil with 35% clay,65% silt and 20% sand is classified texturally as:
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Soil texture is determined based on the percentage of sand, silt, and clay. In this case, the soil sample has 35% clay, 65% silt, and 20% sand. Based on the USDA soil texture triangle, this texture falls within the silty clay loam category. So, the correct answer choice is (D) silty clay loam.

A Soil with 35% Clay,65% Silt and 20% Sand Is