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    Clay, loam, and sand are the three main types of soil. Clay has the smallest particles which are tightly packed, making it feel sticky when wet since it holds a lot of water. Sand has the largest and loosest particles, so it cannot hold water well and is not good for planting. Loam has a mixture of sand and clay particles, allowing it to hold enough water and oxygen for optimal plant growth.

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    Clay, loam, and sand are the three main types of soil. Clay has the smallest particles which are tightly packed, making it feel sticky when wet since it holds a lot of water. Sand has the largest and loosest particles, so it cannot hold water well and is not good for planting. Loam has a mixture of sand and clay particles, allowing it to hold enough water and oxygen for optimal plant growth.

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    Clay, loam, and sand are the three main types of soil. Clay has the smallest particles which are tightly packed, making it feel sticky when wet since it holds a lot of water. Sand has the largest and loosest particles, so it cannot hold water well and is not good for planting. Loam has a mixture of sand and clay particles, allowing it to hold enough water and oxygen for optimal plant growth.

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    Science 4 Worksheet No.

    : 1
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

    Date: ____________________________________________________Score:
    ___________________________

    SOIL: ITS TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS

    Q4_W1_Science 4

    Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of soil. S4ES- IVa-1

    Introduction:
    SOIL is a very important natural resource on earth made up of tiny particles of
    rocks and decayed plants and animals. It also contains water and some gases found at
    the uppermost layer.
    There are three main types of soil namely: CLAY, LOAM and SAND. Different
    types of soil have different have different physical characteristics. Clay is made up of
    very fine particle of rocks. Particles are packed together tightly. It is sticky when wet
    because it holds much water. Sand particles are coarse and loose. It is not good for
    planting because It cannot hold water well. Loam contains right mixture of sand and
    clay. It can hold enough water and oxygen which are needed for plant growth.
    Layers of Soil: TOPSOIL (uppermost layer of soil); SUB – SOIL (just below the
    topsoil) ; PARENT ROCK ( composed of rocks that are slowly breaking apart ;
    BEDROCK ( lowest layer of soil, made up of undisturbed large boulders and gravel)
    Characteristics of the Soil CLAY LOAM SAND
    1. It contains minerals from dead plants and
    decayed inorganic matter.
    2. It has the smallest particles among all the soil
    types.
    3. It has the biggest particles among all the soil
    types.
    4. It is considered to be the perfect soil for plants.
    5. It is used as growing medium for cactus plants
    6. It feels sticky when wet.
    7. It drains water quickly.
    8. It poorly drains water.
    9. It has a fine texture.
    10.It is used in pottery.

    ACTIVITY A: LET’S ANALYZE


    DIRECTIONS: Identify whether the characteristics describe loam, sand or clay
    soil. Check (/) the appropriate boxes.
    Science 4 Worksheet No.: 1
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    ACTIVITY B: LET’S COMPARE


    DIRECTIONS: Compare the characteristics of soil. Check (/ ) the box that best
    describes the texture, particle size, water holding capacity, and uses of soil.

    ACTIVITY C: Let’s Think it Over!


    DIRECTIONS: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If NOT, change the
    underlined word to correct it.
    __________1. Sand feels grainy and is made up of big particles.
    __________2. Soil that has bigger particles than sand is clay.
    __________3. Clay soil is heavy and holds less water.
    __________4. Loam is a mixture of clay and sand.
    __________5. Sand has a fine texture.

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