Soil Types and Layers Quiz

What type of soil is known for its ability to retain water and is often found in wetlands?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Loamy soil

• Silt soil

Which layer of soil is rich in organic material and is often dark in color?

• Bedrock

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Parent material

What type of soil is made up of large particles and drains quickly?

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Silt soil

• Peaty soil

Which layer of soil is located just below the topsoil and contains minerals and nutrients?

• Bedrock

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Humus

What type of soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, making it ideal for growing plants?

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

• Peaty soil

Which layer of soil is composed of weathered rock and is often referred to as the "C horizon"?

• Topsoil

• Subsoil

• Parent material

• Bedrock

What type of soil is fine and smooth, often found near rivers and lakes?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Silt soil

• Loamy soil

Which layer of soil is the deepest and consists of solid rock?

• Topsoil

• Subsoil

• Bedrock

• Humus

What type of soil is often dark and rich in nutrients, making it great for gardening?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Loamy soil

• Silt soil

Which soil layer is often lighter in color and contains less organic material than the topsoil?

• Bedrock

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Humus