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Which instrument is used for determining soil texture___________________?
Correct answer: B. Hydrometer
- A. Lysimeter
- B. Hydrometer
- C. Thermometer
- D. All the above
Explanation
A hydrometer measures the density of soil suspension as particles settle at different rates, allowing sand, silt and clay proportions to be calculated. A lysimeter measures water movement or evapotranspiration, not texture.
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