The soil carried in saltation consists of particle size

A. 0.1 to 0.5 mm

B. 0.1 to 0.2 mm

C. 0.5 to 1.0 mm

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Saltation is the process in which the sediment particles are transported in a series of irregular bounces or short jumps along the ground surface. The soil carried in the saltation process is of particle size 0.1 to 0.5 mm, which is light enough to be lifted and large enough to be suspended.