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Depending on the percentage of sand, silt, clay, soils are divided into _______ textural classes:

Correct answer: A. 12

  • A. 12
  • B. 13
  • C. 14
  • D. 09

Explanation

The USDA soil-texture triangle recognizes 12 textural classes, including sand, loamy sand, loam, silt loam, clay loam and clay. These classes are based on the proportions of sand, silt and clay.

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