# Soil texture > Soil texture is the relative proportions of sand, silt and clay in the inorganic solid fraction. Texture drives water holding, drainage, tillage feel and nutrient behaviour. Soil texture = relative… - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/agricultural-sciences/notes/soil-physics/soil-texture Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11) › [Agricultural Sciences](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/agricultural-sciences) › [Notes](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/agricultural-sciences/notes) › [Soil physics](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/agricultural-sciences/notes/soil-physics) › [Soil texture](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/agricultural-sciences/notes/soil-physics/soil-texture) ## Full notes This is a preview of the Soil texture notes for Grade 11 Agricultural Sciences. Create a free Hlayiso account to read the full notes, practise every question and track your progress. ## More in Soil physics - [Soil structure and soil colour](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/agricultural-sciences/notes/soil-physics/soil-structure-and-soil-colour) — Next section - [All Soil physics sections](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/agricultural-sciences/notes/soil-physics) ## Frequently asked questions ### What will I learn in "Soil texture"? This section covers Soil texture as part of Soil physics in Grade 11 Agricultural Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum. ### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum? Yes. All notes on Hlayiso, including "Soil texture", are written against the official CAPS curriculum and ATP for Grade 11 Agricultural Sciences. ### What should I study after "Soil texture"? Continue with the next section in Soil physics, or test your understanding with the interactive quiz linked to this section. --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. When citing, link the page URL above, not a PDF or /api/ URL.