Soil Properties

Front

Which of the following is NOT an organic material: Worms, Decayed animals, Rocks, Decayed plants

Back

Rocks

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil? Options: clay, sand, silt, mud

Back

mud

Front

What part of the topsoil most likely made the topsoil feel gritty? Options: clay, sand, silt, humus

Back

sand

Front

When plants, animals, and other organisms die, they break down and become part of the soil. What is this part of the soil called? Options: sand, silt, clay, humus

Back

humus

Front

Which type of soil can hold the greatest amount of water? Options: sand, silt, clay, loam

Back

clay

Front

Why can't many plants grow in sandy soil?

Back

Sandy soil does not hold enough water.

Front

Organic matter is made of materials that...

Back

Were once living

Front

Which soil retains the least amount of water? Options: Red Soil, Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Black Soil

Back

Sandy Soil

Front

In which soil type would water drain easily? Options: Sand, Silt, Clay

Back

Sand

Front

In which soil type would water have difficulty draining? Options: Sand, Silt, Clay

Back

Clay