3.1 - Soil Texture
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Practice Questions
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What type of soil drains quickly?
π‘ Hint: Consider which soil types are known for speed of drainage.
What is loamy soil?
π‘ Hint: Think about the ideal soil for farming.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of soil generally has the highest nutrient content?
π‘ Hint: Think about which soil holds moisture best.
True or False: Sandy soils have high water retention.
π‘ Hint: Remember how different soils behave with water.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a soil sample of 70% sand, 20% silt, and 10% clay, predict how the soil will behave in terms of water retention and nutrient availability.
π‘ Hint: Analyze the percentage of each type of particle and its characteristics.
Design a simple experiment using the jar test to differentiate between sandy, silt, and clay soils you may have at home. Describe the procedure and what you expect to see.
π‘ Hint: Think about how density affects the settling of materials in water.
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