NC Envirothon Soil

Which soil type has the smoothest feel when your rub it between your fingers?

• sand

• clay

• silt

• loam

Which soil type is a combination of the 3 main types?

• sand

• clay

• silt

• loam

Which soil type is is sticky to the touch when wet?

• sand

• clay

• loam

Which soil type would cactus like best to grow in because of it's ability to drain water well?

• sand

• clay

• silt

• loam

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which soil type is usually light brown in color?

• sand

• clay

• silt

• loam

Soil does NOT have any living materials in it.

• True

• False

Plants do not need air in the soil to grow properly.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5