Soil Texture

Which of the following correctly labels the particles in the diagram?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following soil types would typically have the worst drainage?

• Silty clay loam

• Clay

• Clay loam

• Loam

Which of the following sediments is produced by chemical weathering?

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

Which of the options corresponds to the soil types shown in the images?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What percentage clay is the soil sample in the jar test?

• 4

• 8

• 16

• 32

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following soil types leaches most easily?

• Clay

• Sandy

• Loamy

• Silty

Which of the following options is true of clay and sandy soils?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following options is correct for clay, loamy and silty soils?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A soil was analysed and found to be a silty clay loam. What percentage sand does it contain?

• 10

• 30

• 60

• 70

A soil was discovered to have a composition of 50% sand and 50% clay. What type of soil is it?

• Sandy loam

• Sandy clay loam

• Sandy clay

• Loam