Question

2. Fill in the blanks
a) Loose, weathered material on the earth's surface in which plants can grow is called( ).
b) The solid layer of rock beneath the soil is called( ).
c) Soil made of equal parts of clay, silt, and sand is called( ) .
d) As plants shed leaves, they form a loose layer called( ).
e) Sandy soil is not able to hold water as it has( )
spaces between soil particles.
f) Organic matter in the soil is contributed by decomposition of ( )
and( ).​

Answer 1

a. Loose weathered materials on the earth's surface in which plants can grow is called (soil)

b. The solid layer of rock beneath the soil is called (bedrock)

c. soil made of equal parts of clay, silt and sand is called (loam)

d. As plants shed leaves, they from a loose layer called (decomposition)

e. sandy soil is not able to hold water as it has (large) space is between soil particles

Answer 2

Soil is a mixture of minerals, gases, liquids, and organic matter that covers surface land.

a) Loose, weathered material on the earth's surface in which plants can grow is called Soil.

b) The solid layer of rocks beneath the soil is called Bedrock. In soil, the main ingredients come from bedrock.

c) Soil made of equal parts of clay, silt, and sand is called Loam. It has a texture and holds air and water.

d) As plants shed leaves, they form a loose layer called Litter.

e) Sandy soil is not able to hold water as it has large spaces between soil particles.

f) Organic matter in the soil is contributed by the decomposition of plants and dead animals.