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Soil Review
This will help students review for a quiz on soil.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sand | Lets water through easily |
| Sand grains ... | are large with spaces in between |
| Silt grains ... | are smaller than sand |
| Clay | Holds water easily |
| Clay grains ... | are very small |
| Clay is ... | sticky when wet |
| Clay will ______ when dry. | harden |
| Humus | is dark, soft, and crumbly. |
| Humus is made up of | Decayed parts of once living things |
| Decomposed pieces of plants | part of Earth's soil |
| Smooth texture | Clay |
| Gritty texture | Sand |
| Smaller grains than sand, but still feels like powder | Silt |
| Sand color | Light |
| Humus color | Dark |
| Clay colors | Red to grey |