30
20
90
CLAY (%)
40.
50
60
Sandy
88 ㅎ8
80
90
80
100
10
70
Clay
20 30 40
50
Silty
Clay
SILT (%)
60
Clay
Clay Loam
Silty Clay
Sandy Clay
Loam
Loam
70
20
80
Loam
96
Sand
10
Loamy Sand
Silt Loam
Sandy Loam
90
Silt
100
100
90
80
70
60
50 40
30 20 10
SAND (%)
The USDA Soil Texture Calculator can help you answer this question if you can't see the diagram.
16. Based on the soil texture diagram, which percentages of sand, clay, and silt would result in sandy clay?
O A. 80 percent sand, 10 percent clay, 10 percent silt
B. 60 percent sand, 10 percent clay, 30 percent silt
C. 50 percent sand, 40 percent clay, 10 percent silt
D. 20 percent sand, 60 percent clay, 20 percent silt