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home fun on science (soil)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is soil?

a)

A type of rock

b)

The top layer of the earth

c)

A kind of liquid

2.

What is the best type of soil for growing plants?

a)

Sand

b)

Clay

c)

Loam

3.

What does sand feel like?

a)

Sticky and smooth

b)

Rough and gritty

c)

Soft and fluffy

4.

What is a main characteristic of clay soil?

a)

It does not hold water

b)

It is sticky when wet

c)

It feels soft and fluffy

5.

Where can you find soil?

a)

in the air

b)

inside the house

c)

In our gardens and parks

6.

What is soil made of?

a)

Only tiny rocks

b)

Tiny pieces of rocks and minerals

c)

Only water

7.

What does loam soil feel like?

a)

Rough and gritty

b)

Sticky and hard

c)

Soft and fluffy

8.

Which type of soil is used to make pots?

a)

Sand

b)

Clay

c)

Loam

9.

What does soil help plants do?

a)

Walk around

b)

Grow big and strong

c)

Sing songs

10.

Why is sand not good for growing plants?

a)

It is too dark

b)

It does not hold much water

c)

It is too sticky