WorksheetsIntro to Soils Quiz Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Land used for the cultivation of crops is classified as _______________.
Hayland
Forestland
Wildlife Land
Cropland
What is the function of macropores within the soil profile?
Anchor the plant's root system
Retain water within the soil profile
Allow water and air to move easily through the soil profile
Break down dead animal and plant matter
Which of the following definitions best describes the term, soil texture?
The ease with which air and water move through the soil profile.
The ability of the soil retain the water.
The horizon where organic matter is deposited.
The coarseness or fineness of a soil.
Which soil particle is the largest in size?
Sand
Silt
Clay
Humus
Decayed animal and plant tissue which adds nutrients to the soil and increases water retention is known as _____________________.
Eluviation
Organic matter
Permeability
Loam
What is the function of micropores within the soil profile?
Anchor the plant's root system
Retain water within the soil profile
Allow water and air to move easily through the soil profile
Break down dead animal and plant matter
Which of the following definitions best describes the term, water holding capacity?
Anchor the plant's root system
Ability of a soil to retain water
Allow water and air to move easily through the soil profile
Break down dead animal and plant matter
Which soil particle is the smallest in size?
Sand
Silt
Clay
Humus
Land used for grazing livestock species such as horses, cattle, and goats is known as ______________________.
Cropland
Pastureland
Wildlife Land
Forestland
Which of the following is a method of testing soil texture?
Hydrometer Test
The Ball Test
Hydro Analysis
Permeability
How do bacteria help improve soil quality?
They break down organic matter and release nutrients
They help roots absorb water
They create burrows and pore space within the soil profile
All of the above
All of the following are ways that plants benefit from the soil EXCEPT which of the following?
Nutrients
CO2
Water
Anchorage
The soil is composed of all of the following components EXCEPT which of the following?
Organic matter
Mineral matter
Water
Ammonium nitrate
