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Soil Challenge

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  • What does the pH of soil measure?
    How acidic or alkaline the soil is.
  • What is the best pH range for most plants?
    Between 6 and 7
  • What does organic content add to soil?
    Nutrients and better texture.
  • Which type of soil is the best for plants?
    Loam soil (mixture of sand, silt, and clay).
  • What nutrient helps fruits and flowers grow?
    Potassium (K)
  • Which soil feels sticky when wet?
    Clay soil.
  • Why is soil important for plants? (4 reasons)
    It provides nutrients, water, air, and anchorage for roots.
  • What happens if the soil is too acidic?
    Some nutrients can’t be absorbed by plants.
  • What type of soil drains water the fastest?
    Sandy soil.
  • What can farmers add to make soil more acidic?
    Lime
  • What nutrient helps roots grow strong?
    Phosphorus (P).
  • Where does organic content come from?
    From decomposed plants and animals and microorganisms
  • What is soil made of? (4 components)
    Mineral particles, organic content, air, and water.
  • Name two parts of soil
    Example: air and water / mineral particles and organic content.
  • What happens when the soil is waterlogged?
    Roots can’t get enough oxygen.
  • Which type of soil holds water the longest?
    Clay soil.
  • What are the three main soil particles?
    Sand, silt, and clay.
  • What happens when plants lack nitrogen?
    Yellow leaves and slow growth.
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