Title: Evaluate soil texture and soil properties.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Managing Soil Resources

Evaluation should include the use of the textural triangle, field test methods, digital soil mapping, and remote-sensing tools for soil assessment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the soil particles from smallest to largest?
- How does one use a soil texture triangle?
- How does one use the ribbon method?
- What soil particles are measured using the ribbon method?
- What is the purpose of determining soil texture and soil properties?

Teacher Resources:

- Soils Judging
- Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Event (CDE)