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WorksheetsEEn.2.1.3 - Soil
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What are the 3 major components of soil?
sand, silt, clay
sand, silt, mud
sand, mud, clay
sand, silt, loam
Which of the following is the correct composition of soil?
30% air, 30% water, 45% minerals, 5% organic matter
25% air, 25% water, 45% minerals, 5% organic matter
5% air, 25% water, 5% minerals, 45% organic matter
33% air, 33% water, 33% minerals, 50% organic matter
Which soil horizon contains humus?
O
A
B
E
Which of the following is the correct order of the soil profile?
O, A, B, C, E, Bedrock
O, A, E, B, C, Bedrock
O, E, A, B, C, Bedrock
O, A, E, C, B, Bedrock
Which soil horizon is called the zone of eluviation?
O
A
B
E
The B horizon is commonly referred to as ...
topsoil
humus
subsoil
bedrock
In which climate would you find soil containing permafrost?
tropical
desert
polar
temperate
In which climate would you find soil little to no O horizon?
tropical
desert
polar
temperate
In which climate would you find soil with a high degree of weathering and red subsoils?
tropical
desert
polar
temperate
Which factor does NOT impact soil fertility?
rainfall
microorganisms
acidity
color
What determines the composition of soil?
parent rock & environmental conditions
environmental conditions & color
parent rock & color
texture & parent rock
Which type of soil has the smallest particles?
sand
silt
clay
loam
Which type of soil has the largest particles?
sand
silt
clay
loam
Which type of soil is the best for growing plants?
sand
silt
clay
loam
Which of the following would LEAST likely be found in topsoil?
earthworms
roots
clay
humus
