Unit B Lesson 8 Soil Types and Composition

_____________ is made from plants and animals that are decomposed in the soil

• Sand

• humus

• abiotic factors

• biotic factors

• clay

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which type of soil is easily compacted?

• loam soil

• sandy soil

• clay soil

Which type of soil is usually lighter in color?

• loam soil

• sandy soil

• clay soil

Which type of soil is is the best at holding water for plants to absorb and grow?

• loam soil

• sandy soil

• clay soil

Which type of soil normally forms puddles after a rain?

• clay soil

• loam soil

• sandy soil

Which type of soil stays loose and allows moisture to penetrate easily, but does not retain the moisture for long term use.

• Clay

• Loam

• Humus

• Sandy

What soil particle has the highest water holding capacity?

• Clay

• Sand

• Silt

• Loam

Which is the largest soil particle?

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

• Clay Loam

Sand ...

• is smooth.

• has a high cation exchange capacity.

• filters water better than silt.

• drains water well.

When wet sand ...

• feels sticky

• feels smooth

• feels grainy

• ribbons well