Soil

What are the three main types of soil ?

• Silt, Sand, Clay, Loam

• Silt, Water, Clay, Sand

Which type of soil has the biggest particles?

• Silt

• Clay

• Sand

• Loam

What is the importance of topsoil?

• It contains nutrients and absorbs water

• It is not important for plants

What is erosion and how does it affect soil?

• Erosion is the removal of soil by wind, water, or gravity

• Erosion is the growth of plants, and it helps soil retain nutrients

How can soil erosion be prevented?

• By removing all plants from the soil

• By planting trees and other plants to hold the soil in place

What is loam soil best for?

• Growing crops

• Making pottery

What does soil consist of ?

• Rock particles, water, decayed plants and animals, and tiny living creatures

• Only water

• Only decayed plants and animals