Soil Composition Worksheet
Explore the different layers and components that make up soil with this Grade 5 science worksheet.
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Soil Composition Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to look at the provided diagram.
1. Which of the following is NOT a main component of soil?
Minerals
Water
Plastic
Organic matter
2. The darkest and most nutrient-rich layer of soil is called:
Subsoil
Bedrock
Topsoil
Parent material
3. Soil is made up of weathered rock, , water, and air.
4. The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called .
5. Look at the image below. Label the different layers of soil shown.
A.
B.
C.
D.
6. Why is soil important for plants and animals?
7. Humus is the non-living part of the soil.
True
False
8. Sandy soil holds water better than clay soil.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Soil that is a good mixture of sand, silt, and clay is called .
10. Decomposed organic matter in soil is known as .