Determining Soil Texture Quiz

Name: ______

Determining Soil Texture Quiz

TRUE/FALSE

Instructions: Write “T” if the statement is a true statement. Write “F” if the statement is a false statement.

1. / Sand is the largest of the three basic soil components.
2. / The soil textural triangle is used when conducting field estimates of soil texture.
3. / Silt is the smallest of the three basic soil components
4. / Soils with less than 20% sand usually contain the word silt in the name.
5. / Laboratory analysis shows exact percentages of sand, silt, and clay.

Multiple Choice

Directions: Circle the option that best answers the question.

1. What are the three components of fine earth?

A. Sand, Loam, Silt

B. Silty Clay, Loam, Sand

C. Sand, Silt, Clay

D. Humus, Loam, Clay

2. Soils that make long, unbroken ribbons when conducting a field estimate are dominated by which soil particle?

A. Sand

B. Clay

C. Loam

D. Silt

3. Characteristics of a soil that permits various speeds of air and water movement.

A. Sealable

B. Permeability

C. Mottling

D. Percolation

4. Which soil compacts the easiest?

A. Sand

B. Silt

C. Clay

D. Loam

5. Which type of soil is best for agricultural production

A. Sandy Clay Loam

B. Loam
C. Silty Clay Loam
D. There is no best soil for agricultural production