The Role of Soil in the Ecosystem Quiz

What essential nutrients does soil provide to plants?

• Sodium, Chlorine, and Fluorine

• Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium

• Zinc, Copper, and Manganese

• Calcium, Magnesium, and Iron

How does soil help in regulating the water cycle?

• By evaporating water quickly

• By increasing water temperature

• By absorbing and storing rainwater

• By preventing all water from entering

What role do microorganisms in the soil play?

• They prevent plant growth

• They absorb all nutrients

• They break down dead organic matter

• They create soil erosion

How does soil support biodiversity?

• By preventing any animal life

• By limiting the number of plant species

• By creating a barren environment

• By providing a habitat for various organisms

What is one way healthy soils mitigate climate change?

• By releasing more greenhouse gases

• By increasing soil temperature

• By sequestering carbon dioxide

• By preventing water absorption

How does soil help in preventing erosion?

• By allowing plants to grow and stabilize it

• By reducing water retention

• By increasing wind speed

• By making the soil more sandy

What happens to water as it seeps through soil layers?

• It becomes polluted

• It is filtered of impurities

• It freezes

• It evaporates immediately

What is one consequence of unhealthy soil?

• Increased plant growth

• Desertification and land degradation

• Improved water retention

• Enhanced biodiversity

What is the role of soil in temperature regulation?

• It cools the atmosphere instantly

• It increases temperature fluctuations

• It absorbs and stores heat

• It prevents any temperature changes

Which type of soil is known for retaining water effectively?

• Gravel soil

• Rocky soil

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil