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Forces and Soil

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which force tests on different types of surfaces?

a)

Magnetism

b)

Push

c)

Pull

d)

Friction

2.

Which force would you use to raise the flag on a pole?

a)

Gravity

b)

Push

c)

Pull

d)

Friction

3.

Which force would you use to ride a bike?

a)

Friction

b)

Gravity

c)

Pull

d)

Push

4.

Which force would cause a leaf to fall to the ground?

a)

magnetism

b)

pull

c)

gravity

d)

friction

5.

What is the order of particle size for soil from largest to smallest?

a)

gravel, clay, sand, loam

b)

sand, silt, clay, gravel

c)

gravel, sand, silt, clay

d)

silt, sand, gravel, clay

6.

Which is the best soil for growing plants?

a)

sand

b)

loam

c)

silt

d)

clay

7.

Which soil would water flow most quickly through?

a)

loam

b)

sand

c)

clay

d)

silt

8.

Which soil has the smallest particle size?

a)

gravel

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

clay

9.

What is the remains of dead plants and animals called?

a)

loam

b)

humus

c)

sandy loam

d)

silt

10.

Which soil has the largest particle size?

a)

silt

b)

clay

c)

loam

d)

sand

11.

Which soil retains the most water?

a)

sand

b)

clay

c)

silt

d)

loam