Soil Review

Front

What type of soil allows water to drain easily?

Back

Sand

Front

What type of soil has difficulty draining water?

Back

Clay

Front

What is soil made of?

Back

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

Front

Which of the following is NOT a component of soil? (rocks, plant roots, water, minerals)

Back

Plant roots.

Front

True or False: Soil is one of the Earth’s most valuable resources and everything on Earth depends on soil somehow.

Back

True.

Front

What are the main components of soil?

Back

Rocks, minerals, organic matter, air, and water.

Front

What is the role of organic matter in soil?

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Organic matter improves soil structure, provides nutrients, and helps retain moisture.

Front

How does sand differ from clay in terms of water drainage?

Back

Sand drains water easily, while clay retains water and drains slowly.

Front

What is the importance of soil for plants?

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Soil provides nutrients, water, and support for plant roots.

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What is the process of soil formation called?

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Soil formation is called weathering.