Question 15
Soil PropertiesThe diagram below illustrates a tool used to analyse a soil sample in an experiment.
The part labelled III will contain

- A.clay.
- B.silt.
- C.coarse sand
- D.fine sand
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (fine sand)
Explanation
From the top, the sieves hold gravel (I), coarse sand (II), fine sand (III) and silt (IV); clay passes to the pan (V).