Instruction: On the blank, write true if the statement is true. Otherwise, write false .

__________ 1. Soil is a mixture of broken rocks, minerals, decayed matter, and tiny living

things known as microorganisms.

__________ 2. The type of soil depends on its composition and physical characteristics.

__________ 3. The soil has high permeability if it allows water to pass through it easily.

__________ 4. Soil formation starts with the full-blown vegetation of plants in soil. false

__________ 5. Regolith is rich in minerals and humus. false

__________ 6. Humus plays an important role in growing plants since it provides nutrients for

plants to grow.

__________ 7. Some of the natural colors of clay are brown, red, or gray.

__________ 8. Clays are normally present in beaches and deserts.

__________ 9. The high amount of decaying plants and animals in the sand makes it fertile.

__________10. The entire process of soil formation can be divided into four main steps.​