The smallest particles occurring in soil are referred to as
A)clay.
B)gravel.
C)sand.
D)silt.

Name: The smallest particles occurring in soil are referred to as A)clay. B)gravel. C)sand. D)silt.
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Clay particles are the smallest particles in soil, ranging in size from 0.002 to 0.0002 mm. Sand particles range in size from 2 to 0.05 mm, silt particles range in size from 0.05 to 0.002 mm, and gravel particles are larger than 2 mm. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.

The Smallest Particles Occurring in Soil Are Referred to as