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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThis type of soil is made of tiny pieces of rock.sandclayhumusloam
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of soil is best for growing plants?sandclaygravelhumus
- 3. Multiple Choice
Are there minerals in soil?YesNo - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the names of the four types of Soil?humus, sand, silt, clayhumus, sand silt, barksand, silt,clay
- 5. Multiple Choice_______ is the type of soil used most often with plants and on farms. It is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt.loamhumussoildirt
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of soil can hold the greatest amount of water?sandsiltclayloam
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDecayed organic material turns into dark colored material called __.litterclayhumussoil
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe top layer of soil is called ________.bedrocktopsoilsubsoilgrass
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThis type of soil is sticky when wet and hard when dry.claysiltsandgravel
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSoil is made ofweathered rocks and mineralsdead plants and animalsair and waterall of the above
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Humus made up of?decomposedecayed animal and plant partsdecayed soil
- 12. Multiple Choice
The middle layer of soil is called ______.
topsoil
subsoil
bedrock
- 13. Multiple Choice
The bottom layer of soil is called ______.
topsoil
subsoil
bedrock
- 14. Multiple Choice
Properties of soil consist of ....
location, size, shape, color
size, shape, color
texture, color, how well it holds water, ability to support plant growth
how well it holds water, shape, ability to support plant growth
- 15. Multiple Choice
Does loam allow air and water to pass through it?
Yes
No
- 16. Multiple Choice
From the video:
Soil contains organic matter. What is organic matter?
Anything that is alive.
Anything that is dead.
Anything living or nonliving.
dirt
- 17. Multiple Choice
Is clay good for growing plants?
Yes
No
- 18. Multiple Choice
Does water and air pass through silt easily?
Yes
No
- 19. Multiple Choice
Can water flow easily through sand?
Yes
No
- 20. Multiple Choice
Does sand retain water well?
Yes
No
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