Soil and Its Importance Quiz

What is the main function of soil in relation to plants?

• Purifying water

• Storing carbon dioxide

• Regulating the atmosphere

• Providing nutrients and an anchor to the roots of plants

What is the key role of soil in tackling climate change?

• Promoting healthy soil structure

• Capturing and storing vast amounts of carbon

• Forming a characteristic white and ashy looking middle layer

• Reducing flooding

Which type of soil is best for farming and is rich in organic matter?

• Alfisols

• Entisols

• Mollisols

• Spodosol

What is the main cause of soil depletion?

• Constructing Dams

• Checking Overgrazing

• Afforestation

• Erosion (water and wind)

What is the main method adopted for conserving soil by planting trees?

• Checking Overgrazing

• Constructing Dams

• Changing Agricultural Practices

• Afforestation

What is the main method adopted for conserving soil by controlling the number of animals grazing on it?

• Checking Overgrazing

• Changing Agricultural Practices

• Afforestation

• Constructing Dams

What is the main method adopted for conserving soil by changing the way crops are grown?

• Afforestation

• Constructing Dams

• Changing Agricultural Practices

• Checking Overgrazing

What is the main function of soil in relation to water?

• Purifying water

• Regulating the atmosphere

• Providing nutrients and an anchor to the roots of plants

• Reducing flooding

What is the main function of soil in relation to carbon and nitrogen cycles?

• Reducing flooding

• Regulating the atmosphere

• Capturing and storing vast amounts of carbon

• Storing carbon dioxide

What is the main function of soil in relation to biodiversity?

• Reducing flooding

• Forming a characteristic white and ashy looking middle layer

• Purifying water

• Providing a range of ecosystem services