1) What type of soil has a smooth texture, red or gray color, and holds water well? a) silt b) sand c) clay d) gravel 2) What property of soil describes how a soil feels to touch? a) color b) luster c) ability to hold water d) texture 3) If a soil is made up of very large particles, the texture would be very __________________. a) smooth b) wet c) rough d) hard 4) A soil's texture determines how much _________________ it will retain. a) water b) particles c) earthworms d) organic matter 5) What do you call the individual pieces or grains of soil? a) color b) roughness c) texture d) particles 6) Is all soil the same? a) yes b) no 7) Which soil has the smallest particle of any soil? It also has a smooth texture and a red or gray color. a) silt b) clay c) sand d) humus 8) What type of soil is a mixture of all 3 types of soil including humus? a) loam b) clay c) sand d) silt 9) What kind of texture does sand have? a) smooth b) rough 10) If sand has large particles, will it hold water well? a) yes b) no 11) To hold water means to... a) retain b) freeze c) condense d) release 12) What soil is the best for most plants? a) loam b) clay c) gravel d) silt 13) Which property can be described with words like "smooth" and "rough"? a) texture b) shape c) flexibility d) size 14) Which of the following should NOT be a component of soil? a) Plastic b) Air c) Water d) Animal

Properties of Soil Game Show Quiz (4th Grade Science)

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