Question 16
Soil PropertiesThe diagram below illustrates a tool used to analyse a soil sample in an experiment.
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.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (0.2 - 2.0 mm.)
Explanation
II holds coarse sand, 0.2–2.0 mm.