Question

Which of the following best approximates the percentages of sand, clay, and silt in a sandy loam? Use the soil texture table below to answer.
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Sand 40
Clay 30
Silt 30

Sand 60
Clay 10
Silt 30

Sand 25
Clay 15
Silt 60

Sand 20
Clay 60
Silt 20

Answer 1

as the clay % can't be higher than 20 and that of silt can't be higher than 50, the second table of percentages is the one

Answer 2

Sand 60
Clay 10
Silt 30