Types of soil

This type of soil is made of tiny pieces of rock. 

• sand
• clay
• humus
• loam

This type of soil is made of tiny pieces of rock. 

• sand
• clay
• humus
• loam

Which of the following types of soil has the largest particles?

• sand
• silt
• humus
• clay

Which type of soil is best for growing plants?

• sand
• clay
• gravel
• humus

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Are there minerals in soil?

• Yes
• No

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil?

• clay
• sand
• loam
• mud

Soil is made of

• weathered rocks and minerals
• dead plants and animals
• air and water
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Many plants cannot grow in clay soil. Why is this true?

• Clay soil does not have many nutrients.
• Roots cannot easily push through clay soil.
• Water doesn't drain well through clay.
• All of these choices.

Which type of soil can hold the greatest amount of water?

• sand
• silt
• clay
• loam

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Which is considered a property of soil?

• streak

• fracture

• texture

• luster