Classification

Classification
    Soil structure is the way soil particles aggregate together into what are called peds. Peds come in a variety of shapes depending on the texture, composition, and environment.
    The primary particles - sand, silt and clay - usually occur grouped together in the form of aggregates. Natural aggregates are called peds whereas clod is an artificially formed (due to ploughing, digging etc.) soil mass. Structure is studied in the field under natural conditions and it is described under three categories.
    1. Type - Shape or form and arrangement pattern of peds
    2. Class - Size of Peds
    3. Grade - Degree of distinctness of peds

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