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Unit 2: Soil, Weathering, and Erosion

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which soil has the smallest particles?

a)

Clay

b)

Silt

c)

Sand

2.

The texture of soil is determined by...

a)

the color of the soil.

b)

the ability of the soil to hold water.

c)

the size of the soil particles.

d)

the ability of the soil to hold water.

3.

Topsoil usually contains organic material called:

a)

soil

b)

dirt

c)

clay

d)

humus

4.

A mixture of soils is called:

a)

dirt

b)

loam

c)

top soil

d)

sub soil

5.

What is in soil? (Check all that apply!)

a)

weathered rocks

b)

organic material

c)

water and air

6.

What are the four properties of soil?

a)

color, texture, luster, size

b)

Color, texture, hardness, ability to hold water

c)

Ability to hold water, ability to support plant growth, color, and texture

d)

Color, texture, luster, hardness

7.

Which soil type is best for growing most plants?

a)

sand

b)

silt

c)

loam

d)

clay

8.

Which soil type has the BIGGEST particles?

a)

sand

b)

silt

c)

clay

9.

Which soil type has the smallest particles?

a)

sand

b)

silt

c)

clay

10.

Where does soil come from?

a)

broken down rocks

b)

organic matter

c)

the ocean