Soil Texture Exploration
Explore different soil textures with this engaging worksheet for 2nd graders, focusing on characteristics like sand, silt, and clay.
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Soil Texture Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may ask you to observe a soil sample.
What is soil made of?
1. Which type of soil feels gritty?
Clay
Sand
Silt
Loam
2. Which type of soil feels smooth and powdery?
Clay
Sand
Silt
Loam
1. Soil that feels sticky and can be rolled into a ball is called .
2. Soil that lets water drain through very quickly is .
1. Why is soil important for plants?
1. All soil feels the same.
True
False
Observe the diagram of soil horizons below. Each layer has a different texture and composition.
What do you think is the main difference between the top layer and the bottom layer of soil shown in the diagram?
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