Types of Soil

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What is clay soil?

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Clay soil is a type of soil that has very small particles. It feels soft and smooth.

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What is the texture of clay soil?

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The texture of clay soil is soft and smooth.

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What size are the particles of silt?

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Silt has medium sized particles.

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What is the name of this soil? (if it feels soft and smooth)

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This soil is called clay.

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What is the color of clay soil?

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Clay soil is often reddish-brown.

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What is sand soil?

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Sand soil is a type of soil that has larger particles and feels gritty.

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What is the name of this soil? (if it feels gritty)

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This soil is called sand.

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What is the texture of sand soil?

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The texture of sand soil is rough and gritty.

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What is silt soil?

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Silt soil is a type of soil that has medium-sized particles and feels smooth.

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What is the name of this soil? (if it feels smooth and has medium-sized particles)

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This soil is called silt.