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    • Diagram of the relative size of sand, silt and clay particles.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 30 July 2013 Size: 110 KB Referencing Hub media

    Soil is made up of different-sized particles. Sand particles tend to be the biggest. Clay particles are very small – less than 0.002 mm.

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      Soil properties

      All soils contain mineral particles, organic matter, water and air. The combinations of these determine the soil’s properties – its texture, structure, porosity, chemistry and colour. Soil ...

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