A hydrometer analysis is the process by which fine-grained soils, silts and clays, are graded.

If it is important to determine the grain size distribution of fine-grained soils, the hydrometer test may be performed.

The Atterberg limits are a basic measure of the nature of a fine-grained soil.

Rooted plants usually occur in areas of slackened current where fine-grained soils are found (Brown 1987).

This is used to classify fine-grained soils.

The area was composed of bedrock outcrops surrounded by dark, fine-grained soil.

Scientists are also interested in the layer of fine-grained, chocolate-colored soil on top of the bedrock.

They usually develop in fine-grained soils with light to moderate vegetation in areas of low relief where there is adequate moisture to fuel cryogenic processes.

Moist, fine-grained soil at certain temperatures is most susceptible to frost heaving.

Clays are distinguished from other fine-grained soils by differences in size and mineralogy.