Properties of Soil Grade 4.

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Properties of Soil Grade 4

Soil Mixture of rock pieces, plant and animal remains, water, and air

Retain To hold within, as soil does with water

Texture What the surface or body feels like

Topsoil Dark top layer of soil rich in humus

Humus Decayed plant and animal remains which provide nutrients to plants

Gravel Soil Very loose soil made mostly of the largest particles like pebbles

Sand Soil Gritty loose soil made mostly of large particles of sediment

Silt Soil Silky smooth soil made of mostly small particles from flooded river sediment

Clay Soil Heavy sticky soil made mostly of the smallest particles

Which type of soil retains the most water Which type of soil retains the most water? Which type of soil holds the least amount of water? Which type of soil would be best for planting a garden?

Types of Soil Summary