| A | B |
| Small particles, slick and sticky when wet, forms a tight ball when squeezed | Clay And Silt Soils |
| A mix of clay and sand soils and organic matter, looks rich and loose, form a loose ball when squeezed, vary in moisture absorbtion | Loam Soils |
| Large particles that are visible to the naked eye, light in color, will not form a ball when squeezed, does not store water | Sandy Soils |
| A barrier of trees or shrubs that protects a crop | Shelterbelt |
| A farming system that operates without the use of ploughing that won't disturb the soil | No-Till Farming |
| Chemical nutrients or organic fertilizers that add nutrients to the soil | Fertilizers |
| Using water from lakes to add the the soil by usage of sprinklers | Irrigation |
| When farmers clear land of plant cover to plant new crops | Clearing The Land |
| Cutting into the soil and turning the top layer over | Ploughing |
| Where crops that use different nutrients are rotated into different areas each year | Crop Rotation |
| Partly decayed organic matter | Humus |
| Broken down rock | Minerals |
| Decayed or living things | Organic Matter |