Soil Texture Classification is Based on the Percent of __________

Question

Soil texture classification is based on the percent of __________ that make up the soil.
A)air,water,and solids
B)water and solids
C)sand,silt,and clay
D)sand and water
E)clay and sand

Accepted Answer

Soil texture classification is based on the percent of sand, silt, and clay that make up the soil. Air and water are not considered soil components, while solids alone do not provide enough information for soil texture classification. Similarly, sand and water or clay and sand alone do not capture the full range of soil textures.