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Science - Properties of Soil

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which particle is the most porous and allows for the most water to travel between them?

a)

silt

b)

sand

c)

clay

d)

loam

2.

Which soil is best for gardening?

a)

sand

b)

loam

c)

clay

d)

plants

3.

Which soil doesn't hold water, but allows it to pass through?

a)

sand

b)

loam

c)

clay

d)

air

4.

Which soil has grains that slip easily through your fingers.

a)

sand

b)

loam

c)

clay

d)

water

5.

Which of these is NOT part of the contents of soil?

a)

weathering

b)

water

c)

air

6.

Which soil type would create muddy water in a stream?

a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

loam

d)

weather

7.

Jessica is describing a mystery soil. It is dark brown colored, soft / fluffy in texture, with medium-sized particles. The soil drains some water, but does not dry out too quickly or stay too soggy. Which type of soil is she describing?

a)

sand

b)

silt

c)

loam

d)

clay

8.

Jeremiah is describing a mystery soil to the class. It is light tan in color, with large particles and little nutrients. The soil is rough in texture, and does not retain water well. Which type of soil is he describing?

a)

humus

b)

clay

c)

loam

d)

sand

9.

Which type of soil is best at retaining water?

a)

clay

b)

loam

c)

silt

d)

sand

10.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil?
a)
clay
b)
sand
c)
silt
d)
mud