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All About Soil
Contributed by: Marquis
  • 1. How does soil conservation work?
A) Soil conservation does not work. Humans cannot prevent erosion
B) The roots of plants hold the soil in place, so it won't erode away.
  • 2. The video mentioned the following types of soil, except __________.
A) clay
B) corn
C) loam
D) sand
  • 3. The way soil looks or feels is called ____________.
A) soil facts
B) grains of rock
C) dirt
D) soil properties
  • 4. Plants do not grow well in what type of soil?
A) humus
B) clay
C) loam
D) sand
  • 5. _____________ is made up of dead plants and animals.
A) Clay
B) Humus
C) Loam
D) Sand
  • 6. The top layer of soil with leaves, twigs, and decaying matter is the ___________.
A) bedrock
B) subsoil
C) topsoil
  • 7. Which of the following is NOT true about clay?
A) It holds water well.
B) It is not a good soil to grow plants in.
C) It comes in many different colors.
D) It can be used in gardens as a fertilizer.
  • 8. According to the video, which of the following is a great soil to use for most crops?
A) sand
B) humus
C) loam
D) clay
  • 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) clay
B) sand
C) loam
D) humus
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