Soil and Rocks

Cucumber and capsicum grow well in _____ soil.

• sandy

• loamy

• clayey

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Frank wants to grow some bean seeds in a flowerpot. Which soil should Frank put in the pot?

• Soil with a lot of clay.

• Soil with a lot of sand.

• Soil with a lot of humus.

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We can find this type of soil in the deserts,beaches and river banks. Babul and palm trees grow in this soil.

• Loamy Soil

• Clayey Soil

• Sandy Soil

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

• Sandy soil does not hold enough water.

• Air cannot pass through sandy soil.

• Roots cannot easily push through sandy soil.

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Which soil has fine and smooth particles, holds a lot of water and is very sticky when wet?

• Clay

• Sand

• Dirt

Which kind of soil is considered good for the growth of plants?

• Loamy Soil

• Sandy Soil

• Clayey Soil

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When plants, animals and other organisms die, they break down and become part of the soil. What is this part of the soil called?

• Sand

• Humus

• Clay

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Ellen grabs a soil sample in her hand. She rolls it into a ball. The soil feels rough and the ball falls apart. Identify the soil.

• Clayey Soil

• Sandy soil

• Humus

Andrea is trying to convince her mom that an unknown soil sample she has will not work well for her plants. The unknown soil has smooth particles and has a high capacity to retain water. What unknown soil is Andrea talking about?

• Sandy Soil

• Clayey Soil

• Loamy Soil

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Fern and Aster plants can grow in this soil.

• Loamy Soil

• Clayey Soil

• Sandy Soil

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