The particle size of silt soil is
A. 0.2 - 2.0 mm
B. 0.02 - 0.002 mm
C. 0.002 – 0.05 mm
D. Less than 0.002 mm
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Silt is granular material of a size between sand and clay and composed mostly of broken grains of quartz. It is a common material, making up to 45% of average modern mud, found in many river deltas and as wind-deposited accumulations.Silt is made up of rock and mineral particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand. It ranges from 0.002 to 0.05 mm in diameter.
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