Rocks and Soil

A vertical section cutting through the soil showing the different layers of the soil is called a_________

The most suitable soil for making pottery is:

(a)  

• Clay
• Loam
• Sand
• None of these

What soil type allows water to pass through it fastest?

(a)  

• Clay
• Loam
• Sand
• None of these

Which one of the following is NOT a function of soil?

• To anchor the plants firmly.

• To supply water and air.

• To supply nutrients to plants.

• To provide chlorophyll for photosynthesis.

Which of the substances are NOT obtained from the soil by plants?

(a)  

• Carbon dioxide
• Water
• Minerals
• Nutrients

The washing away of top soil is known as _______.

The remains of dead plants and animals found in soil is called _______.

Lots of water comes through

_______ soil, little water comes through ________ soil and an average amount of water comes through _________ soil.

Which of these soils have loosely packed particles that doesn't hold water?

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Some bubbles were seen as water was poured into a beaker containing soil. This could be due to the presence of:

(a)  

• air in the soil
• rocks in the soil
• water in the soil
• humus in the soil