Soil Texture Exploration
A Grade 1 science worksheet to explore and identify different soil textures.
Includes
TextFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False2 Short Answer
Standards
1-ESS2-1
Topics
soiltextureearth sciencegrade 1
8 sections · Free to use · Printable
Soil Texture Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
What is Soil?
Soil is the top layer of Earth where plants grow. It is made of tiny pieces of rocks, plants, and other things. Different soils feel different when you touch them!
1. Soil is the top layer of where plants grow.
2. Soil is made of tiny pieces of and plants.
3. Which word describes how soil feels?
a
Color
b
Texture
c
Taste
d
Smell
4. All soil feels exactly the same.
T
True
F
False
5. Describe how sandy soil feels. (Hint: Think about a beach!)
6. Describe how clay soil feels. (Hint: Think about playdough!)