Question

a soil sample contains 10% silt, 50% sand, and 40% clay. what type of soil do you have? sandy clay clay silt loam

Explanation:

Sandy clay soil has a composition where sand is the dominant particle (usually more than 20 - 30%) and clay is also a significant component (usually more than 20 - 30%). In this case, sand is 50% and clay is 40%, which fits the characteristics of sandy clay. Clay soil would have a much higher proportion of clay (usually more than 40 - 50% with less sand). Silt - loam would have a higher proportion of silt (usually more than 50% silt).

Answer:

sandy clay