Soil vs Dirt

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What is the main role of decomposers in the soil?

  • Help plants grow taller
  • Provide drainage for plants
  • Break down non-living plants and animals into humus (correct)
  • Absorb nutrients from plants and animals

Which type of soil has the smallest particles?

  • Loam
  • Sand
  • Clay (correct)
  • Silt

Which layer of soil is where most plants, trees, and organisms live and grow?

  • Parent material (C)
  • Topsoil (A) (correct)
  • Subsoil (B)
  • Organic matter (O)

What characteristic does sand soil possess?

<p>Provides great drainage for plants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is loam considered the best environment for plants to grow?

<p>Because it holds a lot of nutrients and moisture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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