Question

a soil sample contains 40% silt, 45% sand, and 15% clay. what type of soil do you have?
loam
silt loam
sandy clay loam

Explanation:

Loam soil has a composition of approximately 40% silt, 40% sand, and 20% clay. Silt loam has a higher proportion of silt (50 - 80%) and less sand and clay. Sandy clay loam has a higher proportion of sand (20 - 55%) and clay (20 - 35%) compared to the given percentages. The given soil sample with 40% silt, 45% sand, and 15% clay is closest to the loam composition.

Answer:

loam