Soil Texture (you will need a texture triangle)

Why do the sand particles settle first?

• because they are the largest

• because they are the smallest

• it's random

• because they are rounder

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Why do the clay particles take the longest to settle?

• because they are the largest

• because they are the smallest

• it's random

• because they are rounder

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is soil texture?

• the percentage of sand, silt, and clay

• the layers that soil makes as it forms

• the shape of the soil ped or chunks

• how easy it is to work and move around

Which soil particle is the smallest?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Which soil particle feels smooth and will stain your hand?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Which soil particle is flat and feels sticky?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Which soil particle is the largest and feels gritty?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Which soil particle is not actually a particle and is a mixture of the the real particles?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Which soil particle holds the least amount of nutrients?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Why does sand hold the least amount of nutrients?

• it has high porosity

• it does not have a charge to grab nutrients

• water moves through it quickly

• it has a large size

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3