Soil Composition
Students will examine different types of soil and identify their components (sand, silt, clay, organic matter).
Key Questions
- Differentiate between the components of various soil samples.
- Analyze how the composition of soil affects its ability to hold water.
- Explain why soil is considered a mixture of different materials.
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