Soil composition: The mixture of mineral particles (sand, silt, clay), organic matter, water, and air that makes up soil.
How to apply it: Apply soil composition to explain why loam (equal sand, silt, clay) is ideal for farming.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Earth Systems and Resources
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