Soil

Soil that is rich in nutrients. The BEST soil for plant growth.

• humus

• loam

• clay

• sand

Soil with very small particle size. Retains TOO MUCH water.

• humus

• loam

• clay

• sand

Material made of decaying plants and animals. It's NOT a soil, but its great for plants.

• humus

• loam

• clay

• sand

Doesn't retain water well. It has a rough, coarse texture because of it's large particle size.

• humus

• loam

• clay

• sand

Soil is a mixture of rocks, minerals, and organic matter.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• clay

• silt

• loam

• sand

Which are properties of soil?

• Color and texture

• The ability to hold water

• The ability to support plant growth

• All of the above answer choices.

Which of the following is true about the soil samples.

• Soil 1 is clay

• Soil 1 is sand

• Soil 3 is sand

• Soil 3 is loam