Table 3 Particle (sand, silt and clay) size analysis and textural classes of the study sites (n = 12)
Location (District) | % Sand | % Silt | % Clay | Textural class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Akaki (Akaki) | 15a (0.43)b | 19 (0.73) | 67 (0.2) | Heavy clay |
Ambo (Kisole Odoliva) | 18 (0.35) | 16 (0.7) | 66 (0.88) | Heavy clay |
Chefe Donsa (Haberu Sefetu) | 22 (0.57) | 25 (0.47) | 54 (0.6) | Clay |
Debre Zeit (Denkaka) | 16 (0.3) | 18 (0.2) | 66 (0.4) | Heavy clay |
Ginichi (Jemjem Legebatu) | 22 (0.47) | 20 (0.77) | 57 (1.1) | Clay |
Holeta (Guntuta) | 21 (0.38) | 20 (0.48) | 59 (0.47) | Clay |
Mojo (Ajere Wolkite) | 19 (1.3) | 18 (1.2) | 63 (0.5) | Heavy clay |
Sheno (Wentu) | 23 (0.37) | 30 (0.89) | 47 (0.91) | Clay |
Tullu Bolo (Awash Bune) | 17 (0.4) | 24 (0.4) | 59 (0.37) | Clay |
Woliso (D/Kora) | 25 (0.73) | 22 (0.49) | 53 (0.91) | Clay |