collect soil from your school ground . try to make a ring with that soil write down your observations. what type of soil is it
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Definition of soil texture
Texture indicates the relative content of particles of various sizes, such as sand, silt and clay in the soil. Texture influences the ease with which soil can be worked, the amount of water and air it holds, and the rate at which water can enter and move through soil.
To find the texture of a soil sample, first separate the fine earth* , all particles less than 2 mm, from larger particles such as gravel and stones. Fine earth is a mixture of sand, silt and clay. You must be sure to use only fine earth to perform the following field tests.
Throw-the-ball test
Take a handful of moist soil and squeeze it into a ball;
Throw the ball into the air about 50 cm and then catch it ...
If the ball falls apart, it is poor soil with too much sand;
If the ball sticks together, it is probably good soil with enough clay in it.