All About Soil

1. How does soil conservation work?

A) The roots of plants hold the soil in place, so it won't erode away.
B) Soil conservation does not work. Humans cannot prevent erosion

2. The video mentioned the following types of soil, except __________.

A) clay
B) corn
C) sand
D) loam

3. The way soil looks or feels is called ____________.

A) grains of rock
B) soil facts
C) soil properties
D) dirt

4. Plants do not grow well in what type of soil?

A) loam
B) humus
C) clay
D) sand

5. _____________ is made up of dead plants and animals.

A) Sand
B) Clay
C) Loam
D) Humus

6. The top layer of soil with leaves, twigs, and decaying matter is the ___________.

A) topsoil
B) bedrock
C) subsoil

7. Which of the following is NOT true about clay?

A) It comes in many different colors.
B) It can be used in gardens as a fertilizer.
C) It holds water well.
D) It is not a good soil to grow plants in.

8. According to the video, which of the following is a great soil to use for most crops?

A) sand
B) clay
C) loam
D) humus

9. Which of the following is not true about humus?

A) is light in texture
B) plants cannot grow in it
C) helps to fertilize soil
D) has dark color

10. Mud pies are made best with what type of soil?

A) humus
B) loam
C) sand
D) clay

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