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What is the soil structure in the following horizon:C--44 to 60 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) silt loam; massive; friable; medium acidGroup of answer choicesvery friablemedium acidsilt loammassive

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What is the soil structure in the following horizon:C--44 to 60 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) silt loam; massive; friable; medium acidGroup of answer choicesvery friablemedium acidsilt loammassive

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The soil structure in the given horizon is described as "massive".

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