Question

Choose the correct word from the drop-down menu to complete each sentence.


is dark, highly decomposed organic matter found in soil.


is a mixture of materials that holds moisture and drains well.


contains coarse grains and allows water to drain quickly.


contains medium grains and retains water.


contains fine grains and has little space for water.

Answer 1

Humus is dark, highly decomposed organic matter found in soil.

Loam is a mixture of materials that holds moisture and drains well.

Sand contains coarse grains and allows water to drain quickly.

Silt contains medium grains and retains water.

Clay contains fine grains and has little space for water.