Which of the following is the correct ordering of soil particle sizes from largest to smallest?

a. clay ? sand ? silt
b. clay ? silt ? sand
c. silt ? clay ? sand
d. sand ? silt ? clay


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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