Properties of Soil 4th

Which word means "A component of soil made by the weathering of rocks into tiny grains; has a rough and gritty texture"?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• topsoil

Which word means "A component of soil made of small pieces of rock; pebbles; usually had a smooth texture'?

• gravel

• sand

• clay

• topsoil

Which word means "The top layer of soil"?

• gravel

• topsoil

• sand

• clay

Which word means "A component of soil made of very time grains; sticky and soft when wet but turns hard when dry"?

• topsoil

• gravel

• sand

• clay

This word means "A mixture of sand, silt, clay, rock, and humus (plant and animal remains)"?

• soil

• retain

• sand

• clay

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What does "retain" mean, in science terms?

• to continue

• to absorb and continue to hold

• secure the service of someone

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3