Directions: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Which type of soil becomes sticky when wet?
A. Sand B. Loam C. Clay D. Silt
2. Why does sand absorb less water than clay and loam? Because it has ________________________.
A. fine particles C. loose particles
B. sticky particles D. the finest particles
3. Which statement does NOT tell the importance of soil?
A. Soil prevents flooding.
B. Soil helps kill plant pests.
C. Soil provides shelter for plants.
D. Soil supplies necessary nutrients for plants.

4. Why is loam soil best for plants?
A. Because it has humus.
B. Because it can hold less water.
C. Because it has sticky particles.
D. Because it has coarse particles.

5. How do you know that the soil has good quality? A. Plants grow well on them.
B. Plants become yellowish.
C. Plants grow slowly.
D. Plants get dry.