Title: Identify types of soil particles.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-I-18) > Section: Identifying the Components of Soil

Identification should include

- the soil triangle (sand, silt, and clay) and its relationship to soil texture
- pore space (air and water)
- soil texture ribbons
- organisms
- organic matter.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can soil particle makeup be determined in a soil sample?
- How do the sizes of sand, silt, and clay compare?
- What effect do air and water space have on the agricultural productivity of soil?
- How can organisms affect soil quality?
- How does organic matter affect the nutrient- and water-holding capacity and aeration of soil?
- How do soil textures affect land usage (e.g., building a home, digging a basement, landscaping, farming) for the homeowner?
- How does soil type affect the usability of the land?