Soil Formation Quiz

What is the top layer of soil called?

• Skysoil

• Topsoil

• Bottomsoil

• Underground

Which of the following is not a component of soil?

• Plastic

• Air

• Water

• Rocks

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Freezing

• Weathering

• Volcanism

• Hot dogging

What is the layer of soil where plant roots grow called?

• underground

• topsoil

• skysoil

• subterranean

Which of the following is a factor affecting soil formation?

• Color of the sky

• Number of stars in the galaxy

• Distance from the equator

• Climate (weather), organisms, and time

What is the process of water in soil particles being carried away called?

• evaporation

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

What is the bottom layer of soil called?

• Underground soil

• Subsoil

• Nutrient soil

• Bedrock

Which of the following is a component of soil?

• Concrete, asphalt, and bricks

• Minerals, organic matter, water, and air

• Metal, paper, and wood

• Rocks, plastic, and glass

Who is the fastest teacher?

• Miss Brogan

• Mr Barry

• Mr David

• Miss Sherry