The mineral components of soil are sand, silt and clay, and their relative proportions determine a soil's texture. Properties that are influenced by soil texture include porosity, permeability, infiltration, shrink-swell rate See more

Pore space is that part of the bulk volume of soil that is not occupied by either mineral or organic matter but is open space occupied by … See more

Soil temperature depends on the ratio of the energy absorbed to that lost. Soil has a mean annual temperature from -10 to 26 °C according to See more

Soil colour is often the first impression one has when viewing soil. Striking colours and contrasting patterns are especially noticeable. The See more

The clumping of the soil textural components of sand, silt and clay causes aggregates to form and the further association of … See more

Soil particle density is typically 2.60 to 2.75 grams per cm and is usually unchanging for a given soil. Soil particle density is lower for soils with high organic matter content, and … See more

Consistency is the ability of soil to stick to itself or to other objects (cohesion and adhesion, respectively) and its ability to resist deformation and rupture. It is of approximate use in … See more