Soil Types

Types of Soil

S3E1.b

What are the 3 types of soil?

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Multiple Select

There are 3 types of soil. Sand is one type. Select the other 2 types of soil.

• clay

• dirt

• loam

Multiple Choice

True or False. Sandy soil is great for growing plants.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Describe clay soil.

Multiple Choice

True or False. Loam is a mixture of all 3 types of soil and is best for growing plants because it can hold just the right amount of water and nutrients needed for plants to grow.

• True

• False

Lesson Wrap Up

• The 3 types of soil are sand, clay, and loam.

• Sand has large particles, cannot hold water well, and plants do not grow well in this type of soil.

• Clay has really small particles, is sticky when wet, but hard when dry. It holds water really well but isn't the best for growing plants.

• Loam is a mixture of all types of soil and holds just the right amount of water for plant growth.

Poll

How do you feel about this lesson on the 3 types of soil?

• I feel great! I know the 3 types of soil and I can describe them.

• I feel okay. I know the 3 types of soil, but I am still working on describing them. I will review the lesson on my own.

• I am completely lost. I do know the 3 types of soil and I cannot describe them. I will meet Mrs. Salley at 1:45 to review this lesson.