Science 4 Land

 It is dark color organic material which is made up of decaying plants and animals found in the uppermost layer of the soil

• clay

• sand

• silt

• loam

This kind of soil does not hold water well because the particles are coarse and loose. _______ 

• clay

• sand

• silt

• loam

Shara wants to plant a garden. What kind of soil would be best for her to grow flowers?_______ 

• clay

• sand

• silt

• loam

What consists of a mixture of weathered rocks which is ground into powder mineral, and a variety of living and dead life forms?_______

• clay

• sand

• silt

• loam

• humus

 Mang Danilo plans to use the type of soil where humus is found in his garden. Which soil is the best to use?

• clay

• sand

• silt

• loam

• humus

In what type of soil will cactus and oregano plants grow best?_______ 

• clay

• sand

• silt

• loam

• humus

Which of the following plants can survive in sandy soil?

  

• sweet potato

• palay

• carrots

• peanut

Why do Filipino farmers plant their rice crops in clay soil?

• because the particles are loose

• because of high water-holding capacity

• because it contains humus

• because it store small amount of water

 Which group of words best describe clay?

               

• gray, chunky, smooth

• flaky, yellow, rough 

• reddish, sticky, smooth

• C. fine, dark , soft

Pechay will be preferably planted in a _______ 

•     sticky soil  

• loose , sandy soil

• rocky soil

• clay soil