ACTIVITY 1 Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word given inside the box. CLAY LOAM WATER OXYGEN STICKY SAND (1) is a mixture of sand and clay. It can hold enough water and (2) which are needed for plant growth. (3) is made up of particles that are tightly packed together. Very fine particles of rocks can hold much water and become (4) While (5) soil is not good for growing plants because it cannot hold water well.