35.3.2. Soil Texture and Structure

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is soil texture?

   Hint

   Think about the size of soil particles.

2. 2.

   Does clay have a high specific yield?

   Hint

   Consider why water might not drain from clay.

3. 3.

   Which type of soil typically has the highest specific yield?

   • Clay
   • Sand
   • Silt

   Hint

   Remember which soil type is coarse.

4. 4.

   True or False: Compact soils yield more water than well-structured soils.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how water flows through compacted material.

5. 5.

   Analyze the specific yield of a field composed of 70% sand, 20% silt, and 10% clay. Explain how this composition affects its yield.

   Hint

   Consider how each soil component individually impacts drainage.

6. 6.

   Propose a method for improving the specific yield of a typically clay-heavy field currently used for agriculture.

   Hint

   Think about practices that would alter the soil's physical properties.