10 Questions
SOIL FORMATION Def: Soil is a ______ weathered material which plants can grow in.
loose
Soil is a mixture of rock particles, decayed organic minerals, ______ and gases.
water
Soil is mainly made up of two components: 1- Organic component like humus—decomposition of dead remains of plants, animals, and ______.
microbes
The main ingredient of soil is ______ rocks.
bed
The rock particles in soil are classified by size that may be: 1- Coarse sand (Sand). 2- Fine sand (Silt). 3- Loam. 4- ______.
Clay
SOIL FORMATION Def: Soil is a loose ______ material which plants can grow in.
weathered
Components of soil: Soil is mainly made up of two components: 1- Organic component like humus—decomposition of dead remains of plants, animals, and ______.
microbes
Humus is the dark colored substance which is richest in all kinds of nutrients that form when plants and animals are decomposed by ______.
microbes
Humus also create space in soil for air and water and also ______.
pro
Classification of soil based on rock particles size: The rock particles in soil are classified by size that may be: 1- Coarse sand (Sand). 2- Fine sand (Silt). 3- Loam. 4- ______.
Clay
Test your knowledge on soil formation and composition with this quiz! Learn about the organic and inorganic components of soil, including the role of rock particles, decayed organic minerals, water, and gases. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the formation of this essential material for plant growth.
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