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Tenth Grade (Grade 10) Soil Questions

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Grade 10 Soil

This layer of soil is called topsoil, is usually rich in humus, and supports much biological activity.

Horizon A
Horizon B
Horizon C
Horizon D

Grade 10 Soil

is any one of various types of soil that can support a forest, grassland, or prairie.

Desert soil
Temperate soil
Tropical soil
Polar soil

Grade 10 Soil

Examine the photo below and answer the questions that follow.

a) Which soil texture will you have if the soil composition is 30% clay, 40% silt, and 30% sand?             Clay loam

b) Which soil texture will you have if the soil composition is 10% clay, 5% silt, and 85% sand?              Loamy sand

c) Which soil texture will you have if the soil composition is 40% clay, 55% silt, and 5% sand?                                 Silty clay loam or silty clay

Grade 10 Soil

Soils formed at high latitudes and high elevations that have good drainage but no distinct horizons are classified as .

desert soils
temperate soils
tropical soils
polar soils

Grade 10 Soil

Which soil horizon is also known as topsoil and contains humus, minerals, roots, and living organisms?

A Horizon
B Horizon
C Horizon
O Horizon
E Horizon

Grade 10 Soil

Use the diagram to write a well-developed paragraph explaining the process of soil formation. Be sure to reference each soil layer, soil composition, and factors that may influence the rate of soil formation.

Soil Layers With Text Labels