Formation of Soil

_________ is a mixture of decayed plants and animals and small pieces of rock.

___________ is the process that breaks down Earth's rocks into smaller and smaller pieces over time.

True or False? The materials in soil (or soil type) are different in different areas.

• True

• False

Which type of soil has the smallest particles?

• Loamy

• Sandy

• Clay

• Silt

True or False? Soil is made of minerals, water, air, and organic material (humus).

• False

• True