We can classify soils according to their texture, color and ability to retain rocks.
False
True
The color of a type of soil depends on the amount of sand, silt and clay
False
True
They feel like coarse, gritty and rough.
clay
silt
rock
sand
They feel soft and silky. Silt feels just like the flour.
clay
rock
sand
silt
They tend to clump together. It feels sticky.
sand
silt
rock
clay
The color of a type of soil depends on the types of minerals present in the soil and whether it is fertile or not.
True
False
Soil water retention refers to the ability of a soil to hold on to water.
True
False
One of the uses of soil is for farming.
True
False
One of the uses of soil is for habitat of organisms.
True
False
One of the uses of soil is for raw materials.
False
True
We use rocks for growing plants.
False
True
Rocks provide plants with conditions needed for plant growth.
True
False
Garden soil is one of the types of soil for plant growth.
True
False
Sandy soil is one of the types of soil for plant growth.
False
True
Clayey soil is one of the types of soil for plant growth.
True
False
Increasing the amount of air in the soil is one of the ways to enhance plant growth.
False
True
