Soil Layers Worksheet
Explore the different layers of soil with this interactive worksheet for Grade 3 science students.
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ImageMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer
Standards
3-ESS2-2
Topics
soilearth sciencelayersgrade 3science
7 sections · Free to use · Printable
Soil Layers Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the diagram to help you.
1. Which layer of soil is usually the darkest and has the most organic material?
a
Bedrock
b
Topsoil
c
Subsoil
d
Parent Material
2. Which soil layer is mostly made of broken-down rocks and very little organic matter?
a
Topsoil
b
Subsoil
c
Humus
d
Bedrock
3. The very bottom layer of soil, made of solid rock, is called .
4. Plants grow best in the layer because it has many nutrients.
5. All soil layers are exactly the same color and texture.
T
True
F
False
6. Why is topsoil important for plants?