Title: Identify soil characteristics.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Exploring Plant Propagation

Identification should include

  - soil texture (i.e., sand, silt, clay)
  - soil composition (i.e., mineral matter, water, air, organic matter)
  - percentages of each component needed to create optimal growing conditions.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What creates soil texture?
  - What are the components of soil?
  - How does soil composition affect plant growth?
  - How does geographic location affect plant growth?
  - What is organic matter?
  - How does organic matter affect the physical and chemical properties of soil?