2.1 Soils and
Soil Physical
Properties
Introduction 3
Instructor’s Lecture Outline 5
Detailed Lecture Outline for Students 9
Demonstration 1: Soil Texture Determination 25
Instructor’s Demonstration Outline 25
Demonstration 2: Soil Pit Examination 31
Instructor’s Demonstration Outline 31
Supplemental Demonstrations and Examples 33
Assessment Questions and Key 37
Resources 41
Glossary 43