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Silt particles are 0.05 to 0.002 mm and feel similar to flour when dry. Clay particles are extremely fine — smaller than 0.002 mm. They feel sticky in your fingers when wet and clump to the point that you can't see an individual particle without a microscope.
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You test 4 soil samples soil a feels sticky soil b feels like flour soil c feels gritty soil d feels plastic and sticky which sample has the most silt?
Silt is the only soil separate that feels like flour, so "b" is the sample highest in silt. Stickiness is a property of clay, as is high plasticity. Grittiness is a term used to describe sandy soils.
What does potting soil feel like?
Potting soil feels loose and slightly gritty, with a slightly moist texture. It is typically made up of a mix of organic materials like peat moss, compost, and perlite that provide nutrients and good drainage for plants.
How does topsoil feel?
Topsoil typically feels loose, crumbly, and slightly moist. It may feel gritty due to the presence of sand and organic matter, and have a earthy smell.
Which type of soil feels smooth when you rub it between your fingers?
Silt soil usually feels smooth when rubbed between the fingers because of its fine texture.
How does silt soil feel in the hand?
Silt soil feels smooth and flour-like in the hand. It is usually fine-textured and can hold together when wet, forming a moldable consistency.
How peat soil feels?
peat soil feels smushy like clay but its not.
You test 4 soil samples soil a feels sticky soil b feels like flour soil c feels gritty soil d feels plastic and sticky which sample has the most silt?
Silt is the only soil separate that feels like flour, so "b" is the sample highest in silt. Stickiness is a property of clay, as is high plasticity. Grittiness is a term used to describe sandy soils.
What does texture refer to?
Soil texture refers to what the soil feels like and why.
What does potting soil feel like?
Potting soil feels loose and slightly gritty, with a slightly moist texture. It is typically made up of a mix of organic materials like peat moss, compost, and perlite that provide nutrients and good drainage for plants.
What is the very fine part of soil that feels like powder when dry?
The very fine part of soil that feels like powder when dry is known as silt. Silt particles are smaller than sand particles and larger than clay particles, giving it a smooth texture similar to powder.
How does sandy soil feels in the hand?
it feels rough and dry and very light and very loose
How does it feels when red soil is wet?
Wet dirt
How does topsoil feel?
Topsoil typically feels loose, crumbly, and slightly moist. It may feel gritty due to the presence of sand and organic matter, and have a earthy smell.
Which type of soil feels smooth when you rub it between your fingers?
Silt soil usually feels smooth when rubbed between the fingers because of its fine texture.
How does silt soil feel in the hand?
Silt soil feels smooth and flour-like in the hand. It is usually fine-textured and can hold together when wet, forming a moldable consistency.
Why do you get high?
i like the way it feels i like the way it feels i like the way it feels i like the way it feels
What is the medium sized soil particle that feels silky?
Silt is the medium-sized soil particle that feels silky. It is a fine-grained soil that has a powdery and smooth texture when dry, and slippery and smooth texture when wet.
