What is soil texture about?

The size of soil particles.

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  1. The size of soil particles ✔
  2. The color of flowers
  3. The number of earthworms

Why: Soil texture describes the mix of particle sizes, such as sand, silt, and clay.

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Answer: The size of soil particles. Soil texture describes the mix of particle sizes, such as sand, silt, and clay.

  1. Scouting America: Plant Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/plant-science
    Tell about the texture, structure, and composition of fertile soil
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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