Check Your Understanding
Directions: What is being described in each
column. Label the column with the correct
The type of soil present
in an area depends on
the kind of environment
where it is found. Some
soil types include loam,
sand, clay and silt
type of soil
sand
loam
clay
TYPES OF SOIL AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
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2.
3.
It contains humus
(decaying plants
and animals)
It sticks together
when wet
Present in river
It has a coarse
texture
bottoms as
sediments
ILIS used to make
It is found in the
seashores.
It is very rich in
nutrients that
plants need
potteries and
sculptures
It is larger than
clay but smaller
than sand.
It has a fina
can be found
is van now
black in color
the mountains
It is used in
building houses
bridges and roads
texture.​