Understanding Soil Types and Their Properties

What are the main components that make up soil?

• Just dead plants and animals

• Rocks, water, air, and organic matter

• Only rocks and water

• Minerals and vitamins only

What happens to leaves in autumn and winter that contributes to soil formation?

• They dissolve in water

• They evaporate into the air

• They decay and become part of the soil

• They turn into rocks

Why does water drain quickly through sandy soil?

• Due to its large particles and air gaps

• Due to its high nutrient content

• Because it has small particles

• Because it is very sticky

Which soil type is known for having large grains and lots of air gaps?

• Peat soil

• Chalky soil

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

How does clay soil feel when wet?

• Dry and crumbly

• Sticky and dense

• Sandy and loose

• Light and airy

What is the primary reason water drains slowly through clay soil?

• It contains large particles

• It has large air gaps

• It has very small particles and few air gaps

• It is rich in nutrients

What is a characteristic feature of chalky soil?

• It contains large chunks of charcoal

• It is very sticky

• It is rich in nutrients

• It has very small particles

Which soil type is known for having large particles of chalk rocks?

• Chalky soil

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Peat soil

What makes peat soil rich in nutrients?

• Its high content of rocky particles

• The presence of large air gaps

• The abundance of dead plants and animals

• Its large chunks of charcoal

Which soil type is described as feeling very crumbly?

• Peat soil

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Chalky soil