Unit A - Studying Soil Scientifically (Vocab)

Question 1

Centimeter (cm)

Answer 1

Metric system unit (2.54 cm = 1 in

Question 2

Observation

Answer 2

Description of measurement gathered by senses

Question 3

Opaque

Answer 3

Can’t see light through it

Question 4

Translucent

Answer 4

Can see some light through it

Question 5

Transparent

Answer 5

Can see all light through it

Question 6

Metric system

Answer 6

Measurement used in most countries + scientists

Question 7

Celsius (C)

Answer 7

Metric temperature measurement

Question 8

Data

Answer 8

Information gathered in an experiment

Question 9

Evidence

Answer 9

Facts backing up a claim

Question 10

Opinion

Answer 10

A personal belief

Question 11

Soil

Answer 11

Material underground that helps plants grow

Question 12

Composition

Answer 12

What something is made of

Question 13

Decompose

Answer 13

Break down

Question 14

Nutrient

Answer 14

Essential element required by an organism

Question 15

Organic matter

Answer 15

Matter with compounds that contain carbon atoms

Question 16

Sand

Answer 16

Sediments 0.05mm to 0.2mm

Question 17

Silt

Answer 17

Sediments 0.002mm to 0.05mm

Question 18

Clay

Answer 18

Sediments smaller than 0.02mm

Question 19

Consistency

Answer 19

Soil’s resistance to breaking and manipulation

Question 20

Texture

Answer 20

Mixture of particle sizes

Question 21

Native

Answer 21

Occurring naturally in the environment

Question 22

Fertilizer

Answer 22

Material added to increase plant-growing ability