T6E3: Soil Resources

How does soil pollution affect both society and nature?

• It improves agricultural productivity and enhances biodiversity.

• It has no significant impact on society and nature.

• It leads to environmental degradation and poses health risks.

• It only affects the soil and has no other consequences.

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The role of healthy soil according to the text is:

• To support plant growth and maintain ecosystem balance

• To increase soil erosion and reduce water retention

• To decrease biodiversity and promote desertification

• To hinder plant growth and disrupt ecosystem balance

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Which of the following is a source of soil pollution mentioned in the text?

• Farming Practices

• Landfills

• Mining Waste

• All of the above

Think about a time you ran your hands through the dirt in the ground or in a garden. What materials did you see? How could you improve the soil?

• Sand, clay, and organic matter; Add compost to improve the soil.

• Only rocks; Add more rocks to improve the soil.

• Just water; Add more water to improve the soil.

• Plastic and metal; Add more plastic to improve the soil.

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One way to ensure that soil retains water and has enough organic material is:

• adding sand

• using chemical fertilizers

• mulching

• removing topsoil

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Farmers can reduce erosion in their fields by:

• using pesticides

• planting cover crops

• increasing irrigation

• harvesting more frequently

The purpose of erosion barriers is to:

• prevent soil erosion

• increase water flow

• promote plant growth

• reduce air pollution

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Terrace farming is:

• a method of farming on flat areas on a slope

• a type of farming done in deserts

• a technique used in underwater farming

• a method of farming in urban areas

What is the benefit of maintaining soil quality?

• It ensures food crops are nutrient-rich.

• It increases the cost of farming.

• It reduces the need for technology in farming.

• It decreases the productivity of the soil.

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Different crops help the soil by:

• improving soil fertility

• decreasing soil fertility

• having no effect on soil

• making soil toxic

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