Soil Test

Label each type of soil.

This type of soil has large particles and drains very well.

Soil is made up of what 4 things? (Choose 4 answers)

What kind of soil particles are these?

Soil can be used to make many things. Which is NOT a use of soil?

This soil is usually brown. It has loose and large particles. It feels coarse. It has lots of air and loses water quickly as it drains very well. What type of soil is this?

There are three main horizons called, A, B and C, that are present in all soil.

Label the different levels of soil.

This type of soil can hold the right amount of water for plants.

Glass is made from clay.

Humus is formed from dead plants and animals.

What layer of soil is the "A" horizon?

This layer of soil is made of clay, iron and organic matter (humus).

Sand feels [blank_start]_______[blank_end] and it [blank_start]________[blank_end] hold water well.

Choose the correct letter that has the soils in order from smallest to largest.

What property of Clay soil makes it good to use to make pottery?

Loamy soil is [blank_start]_________[blank_end] in color and holds [blank_start]_________[blank_end] water.

Which of these are true about clay soil? (2 correct answers)

I'm not very thick, but I have lots of nutrients and humus, plants grow well in me, my particle size is between small and large, and I keep just enough water to stay moist. What soil type am I?

What three layers form the soil profile?