Four Types of Soil

Front

Properties of soil consist of ....

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texture, color, how well it holds water, ability to support plant growth

Front

Soil is made up of three types of particles called...

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sand, silt, clay

Front

Which type of soil has the largest particles?

Back

sand

Front

Which type of soil has a gritty texture?

Back

sand

Front

Does sand have a lot of nutrients?

Back

No

Front

Does sand retain water well?

Back

No

Front

Can water flow easily through sand?

Back

Yes

Front

What is sand good for?

Back

Drainage

Front

Which type of soil has medium sized particles?

Back

silt

Front

What type of texture does silt have?

Back

smooth, powdery, and slippery