Soil

Front

Which soil is best for growing plants because it has large and small grains and lots of humus? Options: loam, rock, sand, clay

Back

loam

Front

Why is clay a good material for making pots?

Back

Clay is sticky and holds water easily.

Front

Material made up of decayed parts of once-living things is __________________.

Back

humus

Front

Soil that has small grains and holds water easily is _________________. Options: loam, clay, humus, topsoil.

Back

clay

Front

Rich soil with lots of humus is ______________.

Back

loam

Front

If it feels powdery and falls apart, then it must be ____________. Options: sand, clay, silt

Back

silt

Front

If it feels Slick and slippery when wet and holds together easily, then it must be _____________. Options: sand, clay, silt

Back

clay

Front

If it feels Gritty and will not hold together, then it must be _______________.

Back

sand

Front

A handful of soil has a reddish color and holds a lot of water. It is most likely _____. Options: humus, clay, loam, sand

Back

clay

Front

Which of the following correctly describes the thick layer of topsoil?

• it is deep underground
• it does not contain minerals
• it is full of humus
• it tells us about life long ago

Back

it is full of humus