Soil - End of Chapter Test

Soil is a natural resource.

• True

• False

What ingredient is main ingredient in soil? (The pink shaded area)

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Two ingredients can be said to make up 25% of soil. Name one of them. (The blue or yellow piece.)

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The different layers in a soil profile are _____________ .

• Podzols

• Horizons

• Humus

• Hardpan

• Brown Earths

Decayed plant litter in soils is known as _______________ .

• Podzols

• Horizons

• Humus

• Micro-organisms

• Hard pan

_________________ is Irelands most common type of soil.

• Hard pans

• Humus

• Micro-organisms

• Podzols

• Brown earths

What name is given to the process where nutrients are washed down through soil?

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List one way humans use soil for a financial benefit.

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List a negative way humans interact with Soil.

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The region highlighted is called the Sahel Region. What is happening in this area?

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