Types of Soil
What are the 3 particles that make up soil?
Sand, silt and clay.
What is the top layer of soil?
Organic material
What is erosion?
Erosion is the process where soil is moved by wind and water.
Name one thing you would find in the bedrock layer.
Large rocks
Meat and cheese can go in the compost bin.
False.
Which type of soil particle could be described as grainy?
Sand.
What is the name of the last layer of soil?
Bedrock.
What causes soil erosion?
Soil erosion can be caused by water runoff, wind, or human activities such as farming and construction.
Name 2 things that you would find in the organic layer of soil.
Decomposing animals and plants.
Composting is breaking down food to reuse it for good soil nutrients.
True
What type of soil holds the most water?
Clay
What is the name of the second layer of soil?
Topsoil
How can we prevent erosion?
Erosion can be prevented by planting trees, plants, etc. or using barriers.
Name 1 thing you would find in the topsoil.
Plant roots
Dark soil
Wind and water can cause erosion.
True
Which soil particle is the largest?
Sand
What is the name of the layer above the layer of bedrock?
Parent material
What can cause soil erosion other than wind and water?
Humans removing trees, shrubs, plants, etc.
Farm animals walking on soil.
Name 2 things you would find in the subsoil.
Minerals, sand or clay.
Pests are what are sprayed on plants to get rid of insects.
False. They are pesticides.
What soil particle is the smallest?
Clay
What is the name of the soil horizon after the topsoil?
Subsoil
Give an example of erosion.
An example of erosion is when heavy rain washes away soil from a hillside.
Name one thing you would find in the parent material.
Smaller pieces of bedrock.
Loamy soil is the worst soil for planting.
False