Types of Soil
Practice Questions
AP Environmental Science › Types of Soil
Questions
5
1
__________ soil is considered ideal for food production, usually nutrient-rich, and holds both air and water well.
2
List the soil horizons in order.
3
What are the three main types of soil?
4
Brett has been collecting soil samples from various city parks for his chemistry class. The chemistry class will measure the amount of nutrients, such as potassium and nitrogen, in each soil sample. The park with the best quality soil will be the location of a community garden. By measuring the soil nutrients, what soil property is Brett trying to quantify?
5
List these types of soil by their particle size from largest to smallest.