Soil Types
This soil feels rough and crumbly.
sandy soil
This soil lets water soak in fast.
sandy soil
This moves soil when it rains hard.
water
Plants need this from soil to live.
water
Soil that feels rough like tiny rocks.
grainy
This soil feels sticky and smooth.
clay soil
This soil holds water tightly.
clay soil
This moves soil when it blows hard.
wind
Soil helps plants do this.
grow
Soil that sticks together and feels smooth.
sticky
This soil is a mix of sand and clay.
loam soil
This soil holds water but drains well.
loam soil
When soil moves because of wind or water it is called this.
erosion
The best soil for plants is this.
loam soil
Soil that breaks apart easily.
Crumbly
This soil holds water the best.
clay soil
When water goes into the soil it is called this.
soaking in
When soil settles after moving, it is called this.
deposition
Plants use soil to help their roots stay this so they don’t fall over
strong or stable
Soil you can squeeze and shape when wet.
sticky
This soil lets water soak in fast.
sandy soil
When water stays on top of soil it is called this.
running off
Wind or rain can make soil look like this.
cracked or washed away
Soil that drains too quickly can make plants feel this because they don’t get enough water.
dry
This word means the way soil feels when you touch it, like rough, sticky, or crumbly.
texture