7 What are the characteristics of different types of soil? What plants are they suitable for? 1. Jenny and Fred both enjoy gardening. They are asking the florist to recommend the right soil for the plants they like.
Which type of soil is suitable for cacti to grow?
How about roses?
Cacti are suitable to grow in drier soil, while moister and aerated soil suit roses more. Let’s look at different types of soil together!
2. Observe and record the characteristics of these three types of soil. Then, do this experiment to test how well they drain.
Activity Booklet 3
sandy soil
loam
clay soil
3. Based on the observation and test results, which type of soil is suitable for cacti? Which type is suitable for roses? Why? Soil is divided into three types based on particle size. The drainage capacity of different types of soil is different and they are suitable for growing different plants. has the smallest particles. has the largest particles. has medium-sized particles. Quick Check
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