Soil Texture and Structure

Front

The fineness or coarseness of soil particles.

Back

soil texture

Front

The ease with which air and water may pass through the soil.

Back

permeability

Front

The ability of soil to retain moisture for plants.

Back

water-holding capacity

Front

The arrangement of soil particles into clusters or aggregates.

Back

soil structure

Front

A chart used to classify soil according to its coarseness or fineness.

Back

textural triangle

Front

Aggregates that occur naturally in the soil.

Back

peds

Front

The largest mineral particle.

Back

sand

Front

The middle-sized mineral particle.

Back

silt

Front

The smallest mineral particle.

Back

clay

Front

The ease with which soil may be tilled.

Back

soil workability