Soil Texture and Water Retention
Students will investigate how soil texture (sand, silt, clay) affects its ability to hold water and nutrients.
Key Questions
- Compare the properties of sandy, silty, and clay soils regarding water drainage and retention.
- Analyze how soil texture influences the types of plants that can thrive in an area.
- Design an experiment to test the water-holding capacity of different soil samples.
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