types, layers, and uses of soil

The top layer of soil is called___.

• bedrock

• top soil

• sub soil

• parent rock

Which layer of soil is solid rock?

• bedrock

• sub soil

• top soil

• surface soil

The parent material in sedimentary deposits is called___.

• top soil

• subsoil

• surface soil

• parent rock

Organic matter is also known as...?

• oil

• trash

• humus

• mud

Are there minerals in soil?

• Yes

• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of these is NOT a type of soil?

• mud

• silt

• clay

• loam

Soil is one of the important resources we get from Earth.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

This is the ideal soil for most crops and vegetables.

• silt soil

• loamy soil

• sandy

• chalky soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The different kinds of soil are:

• clay soil, chalky soil, loamy soil, silt soil, sandy soil, and peaty soil.

• clay soil, chalky soil, loamy soil, silt soil, sandy soil, and grass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Soil is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, liquids, and gases.

• true

• false