Pertanyaan
The mineral particles found in soil range in size ic clay particles to large boulders.The most abundant particles-san and clay-are the focus of examination in studies of soil texture.Texture is the term used to describe the composite sizes of particles in a soil sample,typically several representative handrails.To measure soil texture, the sand, silt, and clay particles are sorted out by size and weight.The weights of each size are then expressed as a percentage of the sample weight. In the field, soil texture can be estimated by extracting a handful of sod and squeezing the damp soil into three basic shapes;(1) cast, a lump formed by squeezing a sample in a clenched fist; (2)thread,a pencil shape formed by rolling soil between the palms;and (3) ribbon, a flattish shape formed by squeezing a small sample between the thumb and index finger.The behavioral charac teristics of the soil when molded into each of these shapes if they can be formed at all, provides the basis for a general textural classification.The behavior of the soil in the hand test is determined by the amount of clay in the sample.Clay particles are highly cohesive, and when dampened , behave as a plastic . Therefore the higher the clay content in a sample, the more refined and durable the shapes into which it can be molded. Another method of determining soil texture involves the use of devices called sediment sieves , screens built with a specified mesh size. When the soil is filtered through a group of sieves,each with a different mesh size, the particles become grouped in corresponding size categ ories. Each category can be weighed to make a textural deter Although sieves work well for silt, sand, and larger particles they are not appropriate for clay particles.Clay is far too small to sieve accurately; therefore,in soils with a high proportion of clay,the fine particles are measured on the basis of their settling velocity when suspended in water (A) Characteristics of high quality soil (B) Particles typically found in most soils 23. What does the passage mainly discuss? 25. The phrase "sorted out" in line 5 is closestin meaning to (A) mixed (B) replaced (C) carried (D) separated 26. It can be inferred that the names of the three basic shapes mentioned in paragraph 2 reflect (A) the way the soil is extracted (B) the results of squeezing the soil (C) the need to check more than one handful (D) the difficulty of forming different shapes the texture of soil (D) Ways to deter mine the texture of soil 24. The author mentions "several representative handrails" in line 4 in order to show (A) the range of soil samples (B) the process by which soil is weighed (C) the requirements for an adequate soilsample (D) how small soil particles are 27. The word "dampened" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) damaged (B) stretched (C) moistened (D) examined 28. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about a soil sample with little or no clay in it? (A) It is not very heavy. (B) It may not hold its shape when molded. (C) Its shape is durable (D) Its texture cannot be classified 29. The word "they"in line 23 refers to (A) categories (B) sieves (C) larger particles (D) clay particles 30.It can be inferred from the passage that the sediment sieve has an advantage over the hand test in determining soil texture because (A) using the sieve takes less time (B) the sieve can measure clay (C) less training is required to use the sieve (D) the sieve allows for a more exact measure 31.During the procedure described in paragraph 3, when clay particles are placed into water they (A) stick to the sides of the water container (B) take some time to sink to the bottom (C) separate into different sizes (D) dissolve quickly 32. The word "fine"in line 24 is closest in meaning to (A) tiny (B) many (C) excellent (D) various 33. All of the following words are defined in the passage EXCEPT (A) texture (line 3) (B) ribbon (line 11)
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Answers and Explanations:
23. What does the passage mainly discuss?
(D) Ways to determine the texture of soil
* The passage focuses on explaining different methods used to determine the texture of soil, including the hand test and the sediment sieve method.
24. The author mentions "several representative handrails" in line 4 in order to show
(C) the requirements for an adequate soil sample
* The phrase "several representative handrails" emphasizes that a sufficient amount of soil is needed to accurately represent the texture of the entire area.
25. The phrase "sorted out" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(D) separated
* The phrase "sorted out" refers to the process of separating the sand, silt, and clay particles based on their size.
26. It can be inferred that the names of the three basic shapes mentioned in paragraph 2 reflect
(B) the results of squeezing the soil
* The names "cast," "thread," and "ribbon" describe the shapes that result from squeezing the soil, indicating the soil's texture and clay content.
27. The word "dampened" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(C) moistened
* "Dampened" refers to the soil being slightly wet, which is necessary for the hand test to work effectively.
28. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about a soil sample with little or no clay in it?
(B) It may not hold its shape when molded.
* The passage states that clay particles are highly cohesive and give the soil its moldability. Therefore, a soil sample with little clay would be less cohesive and less likely to hold its shape.
29. The word "they" in line 23 refers to
(B) sieves
* The sentence refers to the sediment sieves and their effectiveness in separating different particle sizes.
30. It can be inferred from the passage that the sediment sieve has an advantage over the hand test in determining soil texture because
(D) the sieve allows for a more exact measure
* The passage states that sieves provide a more precise measurement of particle sizes, especially for sand and silt, compared to the subjective hand test.
31. During the procedure described in paragraph 3, when clay particles are placed into water they
(B) take some time to sink to the bottom
* The passage mentions that clay particles are measured based on their settling velocity in water. This implies that they take time to sink to the bottom due to their small size.
32. The word "fine" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) tiny
* "Fine" in this context refers to the small size of the clay particles.
33. All of the following words are defined in the passage EXCEPT
(B) ribbon (line 11)
* While the passage describes the "ribbon" shape formed by squeezing soil, it doesn't explicitly define the word "ribbon" itself.
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