Soil Health and Plant Growth

The video discusses the importance of healthy soil for growing nutritious food, using examples of carrots and apples. It highlights the issue of soil contamination from pollutants like waste, acid rain, and chemicals, which can lead to health risks for humans and animals. The video also suggests methods to protect soil, such as reducing pesticide use and recycling to minimize landfill waste.

What are the two favorite after-school snacks mentioned in the video?

• Celery with hummus and banana slices with honey

• Carrots with ranch dressing and apple slices with peanut butter

• Carrots with hummus and apple slices with yogurt

• Celery with ranch dressing and banana slices with peanut butter

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of soil contamination?

• Waste

• Acid rain

• Natural disasters

• Fertilizers

What do plants absorb from the soil to grow?

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Heat and minerals

• Sunlight and air

• Water and nutrients

According to the EPA, what can happen if people consume contaminated plants?

• They can develop immunity

• They can become more energetic

• They can grow faster

• They can become very sick

What can happen to plants grown in polluted soil?

• They become immune to pests

• They produce more fruit

• They absorb contaminants

• They grow faster

Which of the following is a method to protect soil health?

• Increasing landfill waste

• Using more fertilizers

• Recycling materials

• Using more pesticides

How does recycling help protect soil?

• By reducing the number of plants

• By keeping waste out of landfills

• By increasing the use of pesticides

• By contaminating the soil

What is the main message of the video?

• To plant more trees

• To spoil the soil

• To protect the soil

• To use more fertilizers