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1) The document is a science worksheet about soil for grade 3 students. It contains questions about the composition of soil, different types of soil like sandy soil, clay soil and loam, and the properties of each soil type. 2) The questions cover topics like what soil is made of, how rocks crack, what humus is, the effects of cutting down trees, and which soil type is best for plant growth. 3) Students are asked to fill in blanks, identify true/false statements, match terms to descriptions, choose correct answers from options, and write the properties of sandy soil, clay soil and loam.

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HW 15 (Revision Worksheet Solved)

1) The document is a science worksheet about soil for grade 3 students. It contains questions about the composition of soil, different types of soil like sandy soil, clay soil and loam, and the properties of each soil type. 2) The questions cover topics like what soil is made of, how rocks crack, what humus is, the effects of cutting down trees, and which soil type is best for plant growth. 3) Students are asked to fill in blanks, identify true/false statements, match terms to descriptions, choose correct answers from options, and write the properties of sandy soil, clay soil and loam.

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PAKISTAN SCHOOL SALALAH

(7th February-11th February)

Grade-3 (Science)
Solved
Revision worksheet (Unit #10 Soil)

Q1) Answer the following questions.

a) What is soil made of?


Ans) Soil is made from rocks, and many tiny particles of different sizes. It contains
stones, sand, clay and remains of dead plants and animals.

b) What makes rocks crack?


Ans) The heat of the sun makes rocks crack.

c) What is humus?
Ans) The remains of dead plants and animals in the soil are called humus.

d) What happens to the soil if we cut down the trees?


Ans) If we cut down trees, the soil can easily be washed away by water or blown
away by wind. It will not remain fertile any more.

e) Name the different kinds of soil?


Ans) The different kinds of soil are sandy soil, clay soil, and loam.

f) Which is the best kind of soil for plants?


Ans) Loam is the best kind of soil for plants as it contains a lot of humus, water
and air. It is fertile soil.

Q2) Fill in the blanks:


1) Loam contains a mixture of _clay__ and sand particles.
2) Sandy soil contains ___more sand__ particles.
3) Soil is made from __rocks__.
4) Humus makes the soil ___fertile___.
5) Land is covered by a thin __layer_ of soil.
Q3) Write True / False.
a) Clay soil can hold a lot of water. (T)
b) Plants grow well in sandy soil. (F)
c) There are three kinds of soil. (F)
d) Loam is the best kind of soil. (T)
e) Healthy crops grow in fertile soil. (T)
Q4) Matching
Column A Column B
a When the rainwater in the cracks to hold air and water. c
freezes
b Rock breaks into tiny pieces roots in the soil. d
c roots in the soil. between the soil particles. e
d A green plant will develop in different ways. b
e Soil also contains air and water it pushes the pieces of rock apart. a
Q5) Choose the correct answer:
a) Land is covered with a thin layer of______________
air water soil
b) ____________________ plants grow in deserts and rocky places.
Few no many
c) Soil is made from_____________________.
sand wood rocks
d) Soil is made up of__________________ of different sizes.
stones particles rocks
e) Remains of dead plants and animals in the soil are called_________________.
organisms food humus
f) The kind of soil which has a lot of air and cannot hold any water is
called_________.
clay soil sandy soil loam
g) Soil that has very little air and can hold a lot of water is called____________.
clay soil loam sandy soil
Q6) Write the properties of:
Sandy soil: Sandy soil contains more sand particles. It has a lot of air in it, but it
cannot hold any water.
Clay soil: Clay soil contains very tiny particles of clay. It contains vary little air,
but it can hold a lot of water.
Loam: Loam contains a mixture of sand and clay particles. It is best kind of soil. It
is a fertile soil.

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