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?