Types of Soil Grade 2

What is a characteristic of clay soil?

• Rich in organic matter

• Drains quickly

• Sandy texture

• Retains water well

Which type of soil is smooth to the touch and can store some water?

• Silt soil

• Rocky soil

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

What is a characteristic of silt soil?

• Feels sticky

• Small grains and let less water through

• Feels rough

• Very small grains

Which type of soil is sticky when wet and hard when dry?

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

• Clay soil

• Rocky soil

How does clay soil feel to the touch?

• Moist and fluffy

• Sticky

• Sandy and loose

• Rocky and smooth

Which type of soil is good for growing plants?

• Rocky soil

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

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What is a characteristic of clay soil ?

• Can store more water

• No water can be stored

• Can store some water

How does silt soil feel compared to clay soil?

• Silt soil feels rougher and stickier than clay soil.

• Silt soil feels smoother and less sticky than clay soil.

• Silt soil feels less smooth and more sticky than clay soil.

The Earth's surface is covered with.....

• Water

• Rocks

• Mountain

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Where can we find rocks?

• under water

• on a hill

• a cave

• all of the answers

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