Unit 2: Soil, Weathering, and Erosion

Front

Which soil has the smallest particles?

Clay

,

Silt

,

Sand

Back

Clay

Front

The texture of soil is determined by...

Back

the size of the soil particles.

Front

Topsoil usually contains organic material called:

Back

humus

Front

A mixture of soils is called:

Back

loam

Front

What are the four properties of soil?

Back

Ability to hold water, ability to support plant growth, color, and texture

Front

Which soil type is best for growing most plants? Options: sand, silt, loam, clay

Back

loam

Front

Which soil type has the BIGGEST particles? Options: sand, silt, clay

Back

sand

Front

Which soil type has the smallest particles? Options: sand, silt, clay

Back

clay