Four Types of Soil

Properties of soil consist of ....

• location, size, shape, color

• size, shape, color

• texture, color, how well it holds water, ability to support plant growth

• how well it holds water, shape, ability to support plant growth

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Soil is made up of three types of particles called...

• loam, humus, sand

• sand, silt, clay

• humus, topsoil, clay

• loam, topsoil, humus

Which type of soil has the largest particles?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Which type of soil has a gritty texture?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Does sand have a lot of nutrients?

• Yes

• No

Does sand retain water well?

• Yes

• No

Can water flow easily through sand?

• Yes

• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is sand good for?

• Building sand castles

• Burying people under it

• Throwing it at people

• Drainage

Which type of soil has medium sized particles?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

What type of texture does silt have?

• gritty

• sandy

• smooth, powdery, and slippery

• lumpy