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Soil Water Worksheet #1

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Drawings of four groups of soil particles of varying sizes are displayed across the page for soil scientists to examine. As they complete the worksheet, place a set of similar soils at each table for hands-on experience. In this way, your geology class will become familiar with silt, pebbles, gravel, and sand. 

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particle size, particles, porosity, soil

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soil, capillarity, infiltration, particle size, pore space, porosity, soil permeability, science
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5th - 9th
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Science
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