Soil

Front

Which of the following is the largest particle in soil? Options: sand, silt, humus, clay

Back

sand

Front

Which of the following best describes soil erosion? Options: the breakdown of soil, the improvement of soil, the addition of soil, the movement of soil by wind or water

Back

the movement of soil by wind or water

Front

What is soil made of?

Back

Weathered rocks and minerals, dead plants and animals, air and water.

Front

Which layer of soil are these roots growing in? Options: subsoil, topsoil

Back

topsoil

Front

Describe the texture of "sandy" soil.

Back

gritty

Front

Where does most of the water go when it rains?

Back

it absorbs into the soil

Front

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

Back

weathering

Front

Which is NOT a layer of soil? Options: bedrock, topsoil, undersoil, subsoil

Back

undersoil

Front

The movement of weathered rock and soil

Back

erosion

Front

Why does a truck keep the soil wet at a construction site?

Back

to keep the soil from blowing away