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

• clay
• sand
• silt
• mud

Which of the following is the largest particle in soil?

• sand
• silt
• humus
• clay

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

• sand
• silt
• clay
• loam

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.
• Sandy soil has too many nutrients.

Which soil has the smallest particles?

• clay

• loam

• sand

• silt

What is the layer of rock that is below the soil?

• subsoil

• topsoil

• humus

• bedrock

What is the middle layer of soil which is a combination of soil and rocks?

• humus

• subsoil

• topsoil

• bedrock

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

Which of these is an example of precipitation?

• snow
• air
• clouds
• vapor

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation