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Science 4 │Quarter 4 Week 1
Science 4
Fourth Quarter
Worksheet # 1 - Week 1
Most Essential Learning Competence:

Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types
of soil.
S4ES-IVa-1
Development Team of the Module
Management Team:
Writer: Maridel M. Masangkay Cecille G. Carandang, CESO VI
Editor: Bradley Goldie K. Loo, EdD,RN Buenafe E. Sabado, PhD
Reviewer: Ma. Elena C. Alunday Helen G. Padilla, PhD
Illustrator: Bradley Goldie K. Loo, EdD, RN
Layout Artist: Susan L. Gohil Jonas Feliciano C. Domingo, EdD
Science 4. Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of soil. S4ES-IVa-1
Prepared by: Maridel M. Masangkay
Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________
Soil is a system into which energy and matter from the sun,
the atmosphere and living organisms penetrate and interact. It is a
system because it is composed of many parts. Each of the layers
has a special function to perform.
LAYERS OF SOIL
Soil covers most of the land part of the earth. You find plants,
animals, houses and other organisms on the soil. We live on the soil
and it helps us in many ways. Different types of soil have different
characteristics. Each soil type differs in color, texture, odor and its
ability to hold water. Some soils are good for planting while others
are not. The presence of the different kinds of vegetative plants in a
place is an evidence of a good quality of soil in the area or locality.
There are three main types of soil namely: clay, loam and sand.
Main Types of Soil
Clay is made up of very fine particles
of rocks. This type of soil holds much
water and becomes very sticky when wet.
Clay soil can be used in making pots. Clay
soils also provide a wonderful foundation
for plants to get their roots into; a lot of
perennials and annuals thrive in clay
soils since they can get a firm grip on the
Clay soil
soil with their roots.
Loam contains the right mixture of

particles; silt, sand and clay. Loam can hold
enough water and oxygen, which are needed
for plant growth. Loam soils generally contain
more nutrients, moisture, and humus than
sandy soils, have better drainage and
infiltration of water and air than silt and clay-
rich soils, and are easier to till than clay soils.
Loam soil Loam soil is suitable for growing most plant
varieties.
Sand contains particles that are
coarser than those of clay and silt. It is
loose and easy to dig. The soil is not
good for growing plants because it
cannot hold water well. Water easily
passes through between soil particles.
However, sand allows air to pass
through in between the particles.
Sandy soil
A. Directions: Identify the type of soil by looking at the pictures

and descriptions. Write your answer in the box
1. 2. 3.
Sticky and waterlogged light and dry Contains more nutrients
B. Directions: Write the characteristics of each type of soil. Choose

your answer from the boxes below.
does not reddish can hold dark can be not good

hold brown enough brown used in for
water water making gardening
and pots
oxygen
great for feels holds slips feels soft contains
gardening sticky greater through and airy right
when wet amount your mixture
of water fingers of
easily particles
LOAM CLAY SAND
1 1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
Directions: Identify the type of soil being asked. Write C for clay soil,
L for loam soil and S for sand soil.
_____1. Which type of soil is best for planting?

_____2. Which type of soil do you usually expect if the community is
along the seashore?
_____3. Which soil has loose particles?
_____4. Which soil is sticky when wet and has the finest texture?
_____5. Which type of soil contains large amount of decaying plants
and animals?
_____6. Which soil cannot hold much water?
_____7. Which soil is made up of very fine particles of rocks?
_____8. Which type of soil is best for growing watermelons?
_____9. Which soil contains the right mixture of particles?
_____10. Which type of soil remain wet and cold in winter, and dry
out in summer?
Directions: Write the types of soil and their characteristics in the

graphic organizer below (Triad Diagram).
Questions:
1. How important is soil to living things? Cite examples.

_____________________________________________________________
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2. How would you take care of the soil and keep it healthy?
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References:
Earth and Space. Science Teacher’s Guide 4 – Department of Education 2015,

pp.290-299
Definition of clay. Retrieved April 07, 2021 from

https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/dirt-dirt-clay
Definition of loam. Retrieved April 07, 2021 from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loam#:~:text=Loam%20soils%20generally%20c
ontain%20more,to%20till%20than%20clay%20soils.&text=The%20soil's%20tex
ture%2C%20especially
Assorted pictures. Retrieved April 07, 2021 from
https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/draw-the-soil-profile-and-
label-its-parts-carefully/land-soil-water-natural-vegetation-and-wildlife-
resources/1536260
Clay soil. https://www.flickr.com/photos/soilscience/5084156782
Sandy soil. https://www.flickr.com/photos/gtzecosan/3254934957
Loam soil. https://www.flickr.com/photos/rjl20/2905864992
For questions or comments, write or call:
Department of Education
Schools Division Office – San Juan City
Pinaglabanan St., San Juan City, Philippines 1500
Telefax: (632) 8451-2699; (632) 8251-2383
Email Address: depedsanjuanrecords@gmail.com
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Science 4 │Quarter 4 Week 1

Most Essential Learning Competence:

Development Team of the Module

Editor: Bradley Goldie K. Loo, EdD,RN Buenafe E. Sabado, PhD

Reviewer: Ma. Elena C. Alunday Helen G. Padilla, PhD

Illustrator: Bradley Goldie K. Loo, EdD, RN

Layout Artist: Susan L. Gohil Jonas Feliciano C. Domingo, EdD

Name: ________________________ Date: _

Loam contains the right mixture of

A. Directions: Identify the type of soil by looking at the pictures

Sticky and waterlogged light and dry Contains more nutrients

B. Directions: Write the characteristics of each type of soil. Choose

does not reddish can hold dark can be not good

LOAM CLAY SAND

_____1. Which type of soil is best for planting?

Directions: Write the types of soil and their characteristics in the

1. How important is soil to living things? Cite examples.

Earth and Space. Science Teacher’s Guide 4 – Department of Education 2015,

Definition of clay. Retrieved April 07, 2021 from

For questions or comments, write or call:

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