Understanding Soils Quiz

What are the three basic types of soil?

• Clay, Loam, and Pebble

• Silt, Gravel, and Loam

• Rock, Pebble, and Sand

• Sand, Silt, and Clay

Which type of soil does not hold any water?

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

• Loam

What is silt mainly deposited by?

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Glaciers

• Rivers

Which soil type has the smallest rock particles?

• Silt

• Sand

• Loam

• Clay

What is loam soil a mixture of?

• Silt, Clay, and Pebbles

• Clay, Gravel, and Humus

• Sand, Silt, and Clay

• Sand, Silt, and Pebbles

Which soil type is best for plant growth?

• Loam

• Silt

• Clay

• Sand

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What is humus made of?

• Rock particles

• Water and minerals

• Dead and decaying plants and animals

• Sand and clay

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Which of the following is not a use of clay soil?

• Making bricks

• Growing roses

• Improving drainage in sandy soil

• Construction of buildings