Sampling Soil

What are the three layers that cover the land?

• Air, Water, Rocks, Sand

• Plants, Animals, Bacteria, Worms

• Topsoil, Subsoil, Bedrock Soil

• Grass, Sand, Water, Rocks

What is the difference between organic and inorganic matter?

• Organic matter is alive, inorganic matter is never alive

• Organic matter is small, inorganic matter is large

• Organic matter is soft, inorganic matter is hard

• Organic matter is wet, inorganic matter is dry

Why is organic matter important in soil?

• It provides nutrition to plants

• It helps soil drain water quickly

• It prevents plants from growing

• It makes soil hard and rocky

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What is the main component of soil?

• Air

• Inorganic material

• Organic material

• Water

What organisms help decompose dead plants and animals in soil?

• Earthworms, Bacteria, Fungi

• Lions, Tigers, Bears

• Trees, Flowers, Grass

• Birds, Fish, Reptiles

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What happens when farmers try to grow too many crops?

• Plants do not grow well

• Plants grow better

• Animals start living in the soil

• Soil becomes too soft

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What is the long-term success of soil dependent on?

• The cycle of growth and decomposition

• The color of the soil

• The amount of water in the soil

• The number of rocks in the soil

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How do earthworms contribute to soil health?

• By eating plants

• By decomposing dead plants and animals

• By flying in the air

• By swimming in water

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What is the role of bacteria in soil?

• Helping plants grow taller

• Decomposing organic matter

• Turning soil into rocks

• Attracting birds to the soil

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Why is topsoil important for plant growth?

• It provides a hard surface for roots

• It contains essential nutrients

• It prevents water from reaching the roots

• It attracts insects that harm plants

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