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Soil Science Independent Quiz

Authored by Taylor Bogardus

Life Skills, Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Soil Science Independent Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes how soils are formed?

As plants and animals break down, the carbon in their bodies turns into minerals that plants eat to survive.
Over thousands of years, rocks are weathered down to small particles that mix with small amounts of decaying organic matter and living organisms.
As animals consume plants, they convert the plant matter into minerals. The feces from the animals then forms the soil.
Over thousands of years, carbon dioxide in the air converts into minerals that fall to the ground and form soil.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is the largest soil particle

Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This has the smallest amount of pore space for air and water

Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is the least likely to undergo compaction, but most at risk for erosion

Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is the most ideal soil for plant growth and productivity

Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This consists of an even mixture of different sizes of soil particles

Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This generally has the lowest cation exchange capacity? (CEC)

Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam

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