All About Soil
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify the different components of soil, including minerals, organic matter, air, and water.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the three main types of soil (sandy, clay, and loam) in terms of their particle size and texture.
2. Explain how the different particle sizes of sandy and clay soils affect their drainage and water-holding capacity.
3. Loam soil is considered ideal for plant growth. Based on the video, explain why.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Types of Soil | Water Flow and Absorption Test | Sand, Loam and Clay Soil
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