11/27 Exit Ticket Properties of Soil Quiz

Which of the following is the largest particle size in soil?

• Gravel

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

What does the texture of sandy soil feel like when rubbed?

• Rough

• Gritty

• Silky Smooth

• Sticky

What does the color of black or deep brown soil indicate?

• Presence of clay

• Presence of iron oxides

• Presence of river silt

• Presence of humus

Which type of soil retains water the least?

• Gravel Soil

• Sandy Soil

• Silt Soil

• Clay Soil

Which type of soil is a popular combination called loam?

• Sandy Soil

• Topsoil

• Gravel Soil

• Silt Soil