Exploring Soil, Space, and Ecosystems Quiz

What is the top layer of soil called?

• Bedrock

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Humus

Which type of soil is best for growing plants?

• Clay

• Sand

• Silt

• Loam

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Which layer of soil contains the most organic material?

• Topsoil

• Subsoil

• Bedrock

• Parent Material

How many planets are in our solar system?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Whirlpool

• Sombrero

Which star is the closest to Earth?

• Proxima Centauri

• Sirius

• The Sun

• Alpha Centauri

What is the main source of energy in a food chain?

• Plants

• Sun

• Animals

• Water

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Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem?

• Lion

• Grass

• Wolf

• Bear

Tags

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What do we call animals that eat both plants and other animals?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Decomposers