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Digging Deep:
A Visual Guide to Earth's Soil Composition
Understanding the different soil types and their characteristics is fundamental
to studying soil science and its impact on various ecosystems. This visual rep-
resents the diverse range of soils found around the world. Use it with your les-
son plan to help simplify the complexities of soil composition and classification
by presenting the information in an organized and accessible format. It catego-
rizes soil types based on texture and composition, providing a quick reference
for understanding their unique properties.
Soil, Sands, and Gravel
Set
470025-214
Sand, Soil and Gravel
470049-620 Gravel
470145-248 Sand
470162-872 Soil
Loam/Topsoil
470025-198
Silt/Loess
470025-202
Gravel
470025-208
Clay
470025-200
Alluvium
Alluvium is sediment that's found
in river beds. It's a mix of coarse
sand sand (470025-206), peb-
bles (470025-210) and gravel
(470092-766, 470012-936).
Chert
470025-756
Limestone
470103-720
Sandstone
470025-842
Slate (red)
470026-276
Schist (mica)
470026-244
Gneiss (pink banded)
470026-004
Granite
470026-010
Volcanic Basalt
(Vesicular)
470005-178
