Soil Quiz

Layla wants to explore how soils are formed. She observes the picture shown. Which explains how the tree helps form soil?

• Roots under the tree hold the tree in the ground.

• Branches from the tree reach up toward sunlight.

• The plants under the tree do not get as much sunlight.

• Dead leaves fall and result in decomposition of plant remains.

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What is the first step in soil formation?

• Plants growing

• Rocks breaking down

• Rain falling

• Animals digging

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What happens after rocks break down in soil formation?

• Plants growing

• Animals digging

• Rain falling

• Rocks breaking down

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What is the final step in soil formation?

• Rocks breaking down

• Rain falling

• Plants growing

• Animals digging

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Which step involves rain falling on the soil?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

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Which step involves rocks breaking down?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

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What is the process of soil formation called?

• Soil erosion

• Soil formation

• Soil pollution

• Soil conservation

What is the role of rain in soil formation?

• It breaks down rocks

• It helps plants grow

• It washes away soil

• It adds nutrients

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What is the main component of soil in the first step?

• Plants

• Water

• Rocks

• Sand

What grows in the soil during the final step?

• Rocks

• Water

• Plants

• Sand

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