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The components of soil.

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True or False: Humus is made from living plants and animals.

false

5

What is another name for soil?

dirt

10

True of False: Nutrients in soil helps plants to grow.

true

15

What is loam soil?

a mixture of clay, silt, and sand

25

What are the three types of soil?

clay, silt, and sand

20

Name one nonliving thing found in soil.

any of these are correct: minerals, rocks, air, and water

15

True of False: Clay soil has bigger grains than sandy soil.

false

10

Name one living thing that is found in soil.

any of these are correct: worms, moles, bacteria, and bugs

5

True of False: Minerals are important for plants to grow.

true

5

Which type of soil has the smallest grains and holds water the best? Sand, silt, or clay.

clay

10

Which type of soil does not hold water well and has very few nutrients? Sand, silt, or clay.

sand

20

What is dark in color and has dead plants and animals?

humus

20

Which type of soil is very small in size and has broken pieces of rock? Sand, silt, or clay.

silt

10

True or False: Soil has both living and nonliving things in it.

true

15

Name one reason why soil is important.

any one of these reasons are correct: it helps plants to grow, it is a habitat for animals, or it provides support for plants.

25

True of False: Soil can be created when rocks break down into tiny pieces.

true

15