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100
90
10
80
20
70
30
CLAY (%)
Clay
40
50
50
Silty
SILT (9)
40
Clay
60
Clay
Clay Loam
Silty Clay
30 Sandy Clay
Loam
.......70
20
80
Loam
Silt Loam
10
Sand
Loamy Sand
andy loam
90
Silt
100
100
90
80
70 60
50 40
30 20
10
SAND (%)
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3. Based on the soil texture diagram, what type of soil is 40 percent sand, 15 percent clay, and 45 percent silt?
O A. Sandy loam
O B. Silt loam
O C. Sandy clay loam
OD. Loam