Properties of Soil

Properties of Soil

Practice Test

Four Types of Soil

Sand, Silt, Clay & Loam

Fertile Soil

"Supports Plant Life"

Infertile Soil

"Does not suppot Plant Life"

Multiple Choice

Sand retains water very well.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Sand holds nutrients well and, therefore, can be a fertile soil.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Silt retains water well.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Silt has the ability to support plant life.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Clay has the ability to retain water.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Clay can only support few forms of plant life but not many.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Clay can only support few forms of plant life, because it does not hold enough water.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Loam has the ability to retain water is full of nutrients and is excellent at supporting plant life.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Humus are items mixed in with soil but are not part of the soil.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Humus includes ________.

• leaves

• twigs

• decayed substances

• all of the above