Question

Learning Task 3. Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of your answer.

1. Which type of soil is characterized as having the finest particles holding greater amount of water?

A. Loam B. Clay C. Sand

2. Which type of soil is best for planting?

A. Loam B. Clay C. Sand

3. How does each soil types differ?

A. Texture B. Color C. Both A & B

4. Which type of soil do you usually expect if the community is along the seashore?

A. Loam B. Clay C. Sand

5. Why is soil important to living things?

A. Forms part of the earth where animals live

B. Provides the necessary nutrients needed by plants

C. Serves as a place where people live

D. All of the above



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Answer 1

Answer:

1. (B) clay soil holds more water

2(A) loam soil

3(C) both color and texture

4(C) sandy soil

5(D) all of the above

Answer 2

Concept: Characteristics of soil.

1.Answer: The answer is option B.

Explanation:

•Clay soil has highest water holding capacity.

•Because of its density it retains moisture well.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

2.Answer: The answer is option A.

Explanation:

•Loam contains perfect amount of every soil and humus that is necessary to for plant growth.

•Sandy soil that makes it capable to hold air, clay soil that makes it capable of holding water etc.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

3.Answer: The answer is option C.

Explanation:

•All the types of soil comes in different shades like black, grey, white, red and brown.

•Soils differ by texture as well. Amount and size of sand, silt and clay in a soil vary in every soil.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

4.Answer: The answer is option C.

Explanation:

•Sand is present along seashore because of the tidal erosion. The tide continuously washes over the rocks to make sand.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

5.Answer: The answer is option D.

Explanation: Soil is home for a billion of organisms and it contributes to biodiversity.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.