Soil Review

Front

Which type of soil is most like a sponge? Options: sand, humus, loam, clay

Back

clay

Front

Which type of soil has a large amount of decayed matter like plants and animals? Options: sand, loam, clay, humus

Back

humus

Front

I am gray in color.  I am also very soft and powdery.  What am I?

Back

silt

Front

The way soil feels is called its _____.

Back

texture

Front

I am red in color.  I am hard when dry but sticky when wet.  What am I?

Back

clay

Front

I am black in color.  I am soft and crumbly  What am I?

Back

humus

Front

I am tan in color.  I do not hold water well.  I have a gritty texture.  What am I?

Back

sand

Front

Which type of soil is best for growing vegetables in? Options: silt, loam, humus, sand

Back

loam

Front

Which type of soil could you form into a ball without breaking? (Options: silt, sand, clay, loam)

Back

clay

Front

I am a mixture of all soil types. What am I?

Back

loam