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IB ESS SL 5.1.12 Soil Texture Questions

Practise IB ESS SL 005.001.012 by applying soil texture concepts to environmental systems questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • classify soil texture from the relative proportions of clay, silt and sand as silt loam
  • use particle-composition data to identify the appropriate soil-texture category
  • link soil-texture classification to likely drainage, water retention, aeration and nutrient availability

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Study 5.1.12—Soil texture conceptsOpen the corresponding Concept lesson for explanations, examples and exam connections.

IB ESS SL 5.1.12 Soil Texture Questions question 1

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Soil quality is important for global food production systems.

Soil texture triangle

Figure:Soil texture triangle

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