PROPERTIES OF SOIL - NATURAL RESOURCES

Which makes clay a poor choice for growing many plants?

• its color

• its capacity to retain water

• the lack of clay found in most locations

• the amount of organic matter it contains

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A soil made of mostly sand will

• not have any plants growing in it

• feel silky and will retain a lot of water

• have lots of humus

• feel grainy and not retain a lot of water

A component of soil made by the weathering of rocks into tiny grains; rough and gritty texture.

• Clay

• Gravel

• Topsoil

• Sand

Which of the following is NOT a commonly studied property of soil?

• Color

• Texture

• Water Retention

• Taste

Which property of soil can be described with the words, "smooth," and "rough"?

• Shape

• Texture

• Size

• Color

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.

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A student wanted to investigate which type of soil retains the most water. She put 200 mL of water in each type of soil. The results are shown above.

According to the diagram above, which soil retains the LEAST amount of water?

• Soil A

• Soil B

• Soil C

• Soil D

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

• clay
• sand
• silt
• mud

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
• silt
• clay
• humus

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Soil is made of

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

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