Question

What does the texture, or particle size, of soil determine?

how much litter will form in the soil

the fertility of the soil that is formed

how much air and water the soil can hold

whether the soil formed is topsoil or subsoil

Answer 1

Texture indicates the relative content of particles of various sizes, such as sand, silt and clay in the soil. Texture influences the ease with which soil can be worked, the amount of water and air it holds, and the rate at which water can enter and move through soil.