Question

a soil sample contains 45% silt, 10% sand, and 45% clay. what type of soil do you have?
sandy clay loam
silt loam
silty clay

Explanation:

Step1: Locate sand percentage

Locate 10% on sand - axis.

Step2: Locate silt percentage

Locate 45% on silt - axis.

Step3: Locate clay percentage

Locate 45% on clay - axis.

Step4: Identify soil type

In the soil - texture triangle, with 45% silt, 10% sand, and 45% clay, the point falls in the silty clay region.

Answer:

silty clay