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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) corn
B) sand
C) loam
D) clay
  • 3. The way soil looks or feels is called ____________.
A) soil facts
B) soil properties
C) grains of rock
D) dirt
  • 4. Plants do not grow well in what type of soil?
A) sand
B) humus
C) loam
D) clay
  • 5. _____________ is made up of dead plants and animals.
A) Humus
B) Sand
C) Loam
D) Clay
  • 6. The top layer of soil with leaves, twigs, and decaying matter is the ___________.
A) bedrock
B) topsoil
C) subsoil
  • 7. Which of the following is NOT true about clay?
A) It holds water well.
B) It can be used in gardens as a fertilizer.
C) It comes in many different colors.
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) 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) has dark color
D) helps to fertilize soil
  • 10. Mud pies are made best with what type of soil?
A) loam
B) sand
C) humus
D) clay
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