Soils

Front

What is the type of soil that is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt, commonly used for planting?

Back

Loam

Front

What are the three main types of soil?

Back

Sand, silt, and clay.

Front

What is the term for nutrients that are essential for plant growth but needed in small amounts?

Back

Micronutrients

Front

Which nutrient is known to stimulate the growth of leaves and give plants a rich green color?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is a substance with a pH less than 7 called?

Back

Acid

Front

What type of soil has the largest particle size?

Back

Sand

Front

What is the role of organic matter in soil?

Back

It improves soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability.

Front

What is the process by which water moves through soil called?

Back

Infiltration

Front

What is the term for the ability of soil to hold water?

Back

Water retention or water-holding capacity.

Front

What is the primary component of soil that affects its texture?

Back

The relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay.