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Soil Review
This will help students review for a quiz on soil.
Question | Answer |
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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 |