(a) USDA Soil Clasification: Soil F G 2.0 mm 100 77 Percent Passing 0.05 mm 26 5 0.002 mm 0 0 Gravel 0 23 1- Based on USDA Clasification Soil "F" is [Select] [Select] Loamy sand Percent of total Sand 74 72 Silt 26 5 Clay 0 0

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(a) USDA Soil Clasification:
Soil
F
G
2.0 mm
100
77
Percent Passing
0.05 mm
26
5
0.002 mm
0
0
Gravel
0
23
1- Based on USDA Clasification Soil "F" is [Select]
[Select]
Loamy sand
2- Based on USDA Clasification Soil "G" is sand
sandy -loam
clay
sandy clay loam
Percent of total
Sand
74
72
<
Silt
26
5
Clay
0
0
Transcribed Image Text:(a) USDA Soil Clasification: Soil F G 2.0 mm 100 77 Percent Passing 0.05 mm 26 5 0.002 mm 0 0 Gravel 0 23 1- Based on USDA Clasification Soil "F" is [Select] [Select] Loamy sand 2- Based on USDA Clasification Soil "G" is sand sandy -loam clay sandy clay loam Percent of total Sand 74 72 < Silt 26 5 Clay 0 0
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Step 1: Introduction to USDA Classification:

USDA Classification:

  • The USDA Soil Classification system is based on the physical and chemical properties of the soil.
  • Soil type is determined by the percentage of sand, silt, and clay in the soil.
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