Identify the particles that make up the structure of soil.
Identification should include
- soil horizons
- soil triangle
- the soil particles
- sand
- silt
- clay
- organic matter
- air and water space
- organisms.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can soil particle makeup be determined in a soil sample?
- What effect does air and water space have on the agricultural productivity of a soil?
- How can organisms affect soil quality?
- How does organic matter affect the nutrient- and water-holding capacity of soil?
- What does color indicate about soil?