What is soil? video & quiz

What does soil consist of?

• Just dirt and water

• Broken up rocks, sand, clay, dead plants, microorganisms, animal remains, fungi, and worms

• Plastic and metal pieces

• Only sand and rocks

What is the difference between soil and dirt according to the text?

• Dirt is more valuable than soil

• Soil and dirt are the same

• Dirt contains more nutrients

• Soil is alive, dirt is essentially dead

Why are worms considered important for soil?

• They aerate the soil and contribute to its health

• They eat plant roots

• They scare away pests

• They make the soil look darker

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How long can it take for an inch of good quality soil to form?

• 1,000 years

• 100 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

What does pH stand for?

• Phosphorus and Hydrogen

• Plant Health

• Physical Health

• Potential of Hydrogen

What is the role of no-till soil in the environment?

• It helps in replenishing clean groundwater

• It increases soil pollution

• It reduces the amount of nutrients

• It makes the soil harder

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What does good soil retain?

• Only water

• The correct amount of water and contains the right mix of pH and nutrients

• Plastic waste

• Air only

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What is organic matter in soil?

• Water and air

• Rocks and minerals

• Plants and animal parts that are decomposing

• Synthetic fertilizers

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What is a key ingredient for growing and eating stuff according to the text?

• Sunlight

• Water only

• Good healthy soil

• Sand

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