Unit 2: Soil, Weathering, and Erosion

Which soil has the smallest particles?

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

The texture of soil is determined by...

• the color of the soil.

• the ability of the soil to hold water.

• the size of the soil particles.

• the ability of the soil to hold water.

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Topsoil usually contains organic material called:

• soil

• dirt

• clay

• humus

A mixture of soils is called:

• dirt

• loam

• top soil

• sub soil

What is in soil? (Check all that apply!)

• weathered rocks

• organic material

• water and air

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What are the four properties of soil?

• color, texture, luster, size

• Color, texture, hardness, ability to hold water

• Ability to hold water, ability to support plant growth, color, and texture

• Color, texture, luster, hardness

Which soil type is best for growing most plants?

• sand

• silt

• loam

• clay

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Which soil type has the BIGGEST particles?

• sand

• silt

• clay

Which soil type has the smallest particles?

• sand

• silt

• clay

Where does soil come from?

• broken down rocks

• organic matter

• the ocean