Name: Marica Mae E.

Gerongco Grade & Section: IV-SSC

Teacher: Vanessa I. Ompad Subject : Science

TYPES OF SOIL
1. Clay Soil

Clay soil is composed mostly of very small and tightly packed clay particles. It has a heavy and dense texture,
and can be difficult to work with. Clay soil can hold a large amount of water, but is poorly drained . When dry, it
becomes hard and compacted, making it difficult for plants to grow and water to penetrate. Clay minerals are
hydrous aluminum phyllosilicates, and clays can show a variety of colors from impurities. Clay materials are
plastic when wet and coherent when dry. Clay soils provide the environment for almost all plant growth and are
a reservoir of potassium oxide, calcium oxide, and even nitrogen  

2. Sandy Soil

 Sandy Soil is light, warm, dry and tend to be acidic and low in nutrients. Sandy soils are often known as
light soils due to their high proportion of sand and little clay (clay weighs more than sand). These soils have
quick water drainage and are easy to work with.

3. Silty Soil

 When wet, silty soil is slippery, not grainy or rocky. If the soil has a silt content of more than 80%, it can
be referred to as silt. Siltstone formation occurs when silt deposits are compressed and grains are
pressed …

 
 4. Peaty Soil

  Peat soil is a type of soil made from decomposed organic materials that form over thousands of years. Peat
soil accumulates in wetland ecosystems called peatlands or peat bogs. Peat is the surface organic layer of a soil
that consists of partially decomposed organic matter, derived mostly from plant material, which has
accumulated under conditions of waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, high acidity and nutrient deficiency. Peaty
soil is dark in color, low in nutrients, and water-retentive. To grow healthy plants in peaty soil, nutrient-rich
organic matter and additives like lime to lower the acidity should be mixed in.

5. Chalky Soil

 Chalky soil is comprised mostly of calcium carbonate from sediment that has built up over time. It is usually
shallow, stony and dries out quickly. This soil is alkaline with pH levels between 7.1 and 10.

6. Loamy Soil

 Loamy soil is a type of soil that contains a balance of sand, silt, and clay. It is typically composed of 40%
sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay, but these proportions may vary. 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 is the ideal medium for growing plants because of its
mineral content and organic matter.