Practice mode Soil Science

What is the approximate particle density of a mineral soil?

Correct answer A. 2650 kg m-3

Explanation

Particle density is the mass per unit volume of solids only. Most mineral soils are dominated by quartz and feldspars with densities near 2.65 g/cm3, so 2650 kg/m3 is used as the average.

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