What is Soil?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of organic matter found in soil?

• Dead plants

• Sand

• Pebbles

• Water

Multiple Choice

What are the small holes and spaces in soil called?

• Pores

• Grains

• Roots

• Minerals

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors in the formation of soil?

• Parent Material

• Climate

• Topography

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which soil horizon is usually darker and great for plant growth?

• A Horizon

• B Horizon

• C Horizon

• R Horizon

Multiple Choice

Which soil horizon is made mostly of clay and is caused by weathering?

• A Horizon

• B Horizon

• C Horizon

• O Horizon

Multiple Choice

What are the main components that make up soil?

• Weathered rock, rock fragments, decayed organic matter, water, and air

• Sand, clay, silt, and gravel

• Minerals, gases, and liquids

• Plants, animals, and fungi