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Properties of Soil

Properties of Soil

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Science

4th Grade

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Created by

Stephen Davis

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11 Slides • 10 Questions

1

Properties of Soil

Practice Test

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Four Types of Soil

Sand, Silt, Clay & Loam

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3

Fertile Soil

"Supports Plant Life"

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4

Infertile Soil

"Does not suppot Plant Life"

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6

Multiple Choice

Sand retains water very well.

1

True

2

False

7

Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

Silt retains water well.

1

True

2

False

10

Multiple Choice

Silt has the ability to support plant life.

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

Clay has the ability to retain water.

1

True

2

False

13

Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

14

Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

19

Multiple Choice

Humus includes ________.

1

leaves

2

twigs

3

decayed substances

4

all of the above

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Practice Test

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