Question

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

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



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



BLANK contains coarse grains and allows water to drain quickly.



BLANK contains medium grains and retains water.



BLANK contains fine grains and has little space for water.


Options: Sand, Hummus, Clay, Silt, Loam

Answer 1

leaf eater

loamy soil

sand

Explanation: hope it helps :D

Answer 2

Answer:1.Humus 2.Loam 3. Sand 4. Silt 5. Clay

Explanation: The dark brown decomposed organic matter in soil is called humus. Clay soil has small and fine particles, that is why it retains the most amount of water. Sand, has larger particles so it retains the least amount of water.Silt and loam, with medium-size particles, retain a moderate amount of water.