Title: Identify soil characteristics.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Exploring Plant Propagation

Identification should include

- soil texture (i.e., sand, silt, clay)
- soil composition (i.e., mineral matter, water, air, organic matter)
- percentages of each component needed to create optimal growing conditions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What creates soil texture?
- Why is it important that soil have a porous structure?
- What are the components of soil?
- What is organic matter?
- How does organic matter affect the physical and chemical properties of soil?
- How does soil composition affect plant growth?
- How does geographic location affect soil composition?
- How does geographic location determine plant selection?