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WorksheetsMore Than Just Dirt, It's Soil!
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why is soil important for plants and the environment?
It helps plants grow and provides nutrients.
It keeps insects away.
It makes the ground look nice.
It is only used for building roads.
What is the scientific word for dirt?
Soil
Sand
Clay
Gravel
Which of the following make up soil?
Rocks and minerals
Living things
Dead things
All of the above
Name two living things that can be found in soil.
Worms, bugs, or bacteria
Rocks, sand, or clay
Plastic, glass, or metal
Water, air, or sunlight
Scientists look at ______ and color to study the properties of soil.
texture
temperature
weight
moisture
Which soil has the biggest particles (pieces)?
Sandy soil
Clay soil
Rocky soil
Loamy soil
Which soil has a mix of different-sized pieces?
Sandy Soil
Clay Soil
Silt Soil
Loamy Soil
Sand feels rough and doesn't stick together when you squeeze it.
True
False
Clay soil has the smallest pieces, about the size of bacteria.
True
False
Which of the following statements is true about clay soil?
Clay soil has the largest pieces.
Dry clay feels soft, and wet clay feels sticky and clumps together.
Clay soil is often found at the bottom of lakes and rivers.
Dry clay feels rough like sand.
What is loam?
A) A type of clay
B) A mix of different-sized pieces that can have sand, silt, and clay
C) Only sand
D) Only silt
Dark soil usually has more nutrients.
True
False
Farmers and gardeners choose _______ for their plants.
Sand
Silt
Clay
Loam
The next time you are outside, you should think about what type of ______ is in your yard, at the park, or around your school playground.
soil
water
air
rock
