Watch Video #2 to answer questions #6-9. Match each kind of soil with its ability to grow the most plants well. You will click, drag, and drop each response choice next to the type of soil it matches.

Question

(2 points)
loam
sand
silt
clay

Second best soil
Best soil
Worst soil
Second worst soil

Answer 1

Certainly! Based on the typical characteristics of each type of soil:

1. Best Soil: Loam - Loam is a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, making it ideal for growing a wide variety of plants due to its good drainage and nutrient retention.

2. Second Best Soil: Silt - Silt has fine particles that hold moisture and nutrients well, making it a good option for plant growth, though it might not retain as much moisture as loam.

3. Second Worst Soil: Clay - Clay has very fine particles that retain water but can become compacted, leading to poor drainage and challenging conditions for plant roots.

4. Worst Soil: Sand - Sand has large particles and does not retain moisture or nutrients well, making it the least suitable for most types of plants.

So the matching could be organized like this:

• Best Soil: Loam
• Second Best Soil: Silt
• Second Worst Soil: Clay
• Worst Soil: Sand