Soil and Rocks Quiz

How long does it take for soil to form from broken down rocks and humus?

• A few days

• A few weeks

• A few months

• Thousands of years

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What is the loose material that covers Earth's surface?

• Water

• Soil

• Air

• Plants

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Which layer of soil is dark and crumbly with a lot of humus?

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Rock

• Sand

Which layer of soil has little humus and small pieces of rock?

• Topsoil

• Subsoil

• Rock

• Clay

What is the layer below the subsoil called?

• Topsoil

• Rock

• Sand

• Clay

What problem do plant roots face in heavy clay soil?

• They grow too fast

• They have trouble pushing through

• They get too much air

• They get too much sunlight

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What do plants need from soil besides water?

• Plastic

• Humus

• Sand

• Clay

What would happen to animals that eat plants if there was no soil?

• They would have more food.

• They would not get energy.

• They would grow faster.

• They would become invisible.

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What is one thing all living things on land depend on?

• Rocks

• Soil

• Clouds

• Stars

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What is the 'Science Alert' about?

• All plants grow in soil.

• Some plants grow on rocks or trees.

• No plants need water.

• All plants need sunlight.

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