Soil and Resources

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What soil has very small grains, holds water easily, and dries hard? Options: clay, sand, humus, silt

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clay

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Which soil has large and small grains and contains lots of humus?

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loam

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Which soil has large grains with small pieces of rock, and it feels gritty. Options: clay, sand, humus, loam

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sand

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Top layer of soil that contains decayed parts of once living things. Options: clay, sand, humus, silt

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humus

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Soil consists of ....

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weathered rock, water and air, humus

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What properties are soils classified by?

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color, texture, and grain size

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What resource is needed to grow plants?

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soil

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Which soil holds the most nutrients and is most helpful for growing plants? Options: clay, sand, humus, silt

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humus

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A resource that can replenish itself naturally over time is called..

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renewable resource

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A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up is called...

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nonrenewable resource