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1. The document contains statements about soil properties and types. It asks the reader to identify whether each statement is true or false. 2. It then asks the reader to identify which soil horizon is being described based on clues about each horizon's properties. The horizons include O, A, B, C, and D. 3. The final section matches soil science terms to their definitions.

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lt3 Science 4

1. The document contains statements about soil properties and types. It asks the reader to identify whether each statement is true or false. 2. It then asks the reader to identify which soil horizon is being described based on clues about each horizon's properties. The horizons include O, A, B, C, and D. 3. The final section matches soil science terms to their definitions.

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Write True if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.

___________1. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, soil, and gravel.


___________2. Ordinary garden soil is reddish and contains organic matter.
___________3. Sand and clay have coarse particles.
___________4. Soil is made up of tiny particles of rocks with remains of dead plants and animals.
___________5. Soils which have coarser or rough particles are able to hold water which is best for plants.
__________6. Clay is fertile, porous and contains humus.
__________7. Humus is made up of decaying plant and animal remains.
__________8. Silty soil is light in color and is capable of growing plants.
__________9. Clay soil is the most ideal type of soil.
__________10. Sandy soil has large particles and fine texture.

Identify what layer of the soil is being described. Type the letter of your answer.

A. Horizon O
B. Horizon A
C. Horizon B
D. Horizon C
E. Horizon D

_________1. This layer is also known as regolith.


_________2. This layer is made up of unweathered rocks.
_________3. This layer is the most fertile layer where most plants grow and most living organisms live.
_________4. This layer is also known as bedrock.
_________5. This layer is the transition area between the soil and parent material.
_________6. This layer is also known as topsoil.
_________7. This layer is made from fresh decomposed matter or humus.
_________8. This layer contains more minerals than humus.
_________9. This layer is also known as subsoil.
_________10. This layer is an area of leaching as water generally seeps through this layer.
Column A Column B
___________1. pedologist a. This the most ideal type of soil for planting.

___________2. clay b. This is a dark organic matter that is formed when

an organism decays in the soil.

___________3. climate c. This refers to the size of the particles that make up

the soil.

___________4. soil d. This type of soil is very gritty to touch.

___________5. loam e. This refers to Earth’s loose surface.

___________6. topography f. This is the vertical section of soil from the surface

down to the bedrock.

___________7. sand g. This describes the amount of rainfall and the

temperature in a given place in a long period of time.

___________8. soil profile h. This type of soil has the smallest particles and its

texture is sticky when wet.

___________9. humus i. This refers to the shape of the Earth’s surface.

___________10. silt j. This type of soil has a smooth, powdery texture.

k. A scientist who studies soil and soil types.

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