The diagram above illustrates a tool used to analyze a soil sample in an experiment. Use...

The diagram above illustrates a tool used to analyze a soil sample in an experiment. Use...

Agricultural Science

WAEC 2022

The diagram above illustrates a tool used to analyze a soil sample in an experiment. Use it to answer this qu

The diameter of the soil particle that would be retained in the part labelled II is

A. 0.002 - 0.02 mm
B. 0.02 - 0.2 mm
C. 0.2 - 2.0 mm
D. 2.0 mm

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Coarse sand — particles less than 2mm and greater than 0.2mm in diameter. Fine sand — particles between 0.2mm and 0.02mm in diameter. Silt — particles between 0.02mm and 0.002mm in diameter. Clay — particles less than 0.002mm in diameter.

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