Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A soil sample contains 45 % sand, 35 % silt and 20 % clay (by mass). A farmer incorporates 10 kg of organic matter per 100 kg of soil, and the organic matter behaves like silt. After mixing, what are the new percentages (to one decimal place) of sand, silt and clay, and what USDA texture class does the amended soil belong to?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Sand 40.9 %; Silt 40.9 %; Clay 18.2 %; loam
B. Sand 40.0 %; Silt 41.0 %; Clay 19.0 %; loam
C. Sand 39.0 %; Silt 42.0 %; Clay 19.0 %; loam
D. Sand 41.5 %; Silt 38.5 %; Clay 20.0 %; loam
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Sand 40.9 %; Silt 40.9 %; Clay 18.2 %; loam

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Geography Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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