Soil Homework Day 2

Which soil has the largest particles?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Which soil has the largest particles?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Which soil has a mixture of particle sizes?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Which soil holds water the best? HINT: it has the smallest particles

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Which soil holds water the worst? HINT: it has the largest particles

• clay

• sand

• loam

• gravel

The ---- of soil is how rough or smooth it is.

• size

• texture

• color

The ---- of the soil particles show how big or small they are.

• color

• texture

• size

Will water stay at the top or run through the soil quickly?

• ability to support plant life

• the color of the soil

• the texture of the soil

• the capacity to hold water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Will plants grow strong of healthy?

• the color of the soil

• the ability to support plant life

• the texture of the soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1