Soil, Soil, And More Soil

Which layer of soil is the lowest?

• Humus

• Bedrock

• Topsoil

• Humus

Which soil type has the smallest particle size?

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

• Humus

This soil is full of nutrients and is formed by the decaying of plant matter

(a)  

What is the name of the mixture that combines sand, silt, clay, and humus

(a)  

Which layer in the soil profile has the darkest color?

• Bedrock

• Subsoil

• Sand

• Topsoil

Select All The Different Soil Horizons That Can Be Found In A Soil Profile

• Topsoil

• Sand

• Silt

• Subsoil

• Plants

Which of these is an example of a decomposer?

• Worm

• Plant

• Wind

• Water

This the the process that rocks go through as they break down. Typically caused by wind or water

(a)  

What is the term that refers to the process of minerals seeping down to the soil layers below

• Trickling

• Leaching

• Desposition

• Filtering

How easily a liquid can flow through a material is known as _____________

• Porosity

• Viscosity

• Permeability

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