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Biosphere Quiz

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the characteristics of a Brown Earth soil

a)

Rich in nutrients, undefined horizons, weathered parent material.

b)

Acidic, has an iron pan in the layer of illuviation, weathered parent material.

c)

Waterlogged, contains angular rock fragments, has a layer of permafrost above its parent material.

2.

Characteristics of a Podzol soil.

a)

Rich in nutrients, undefined horizons, weathered parent material.

b)

Acidic, has an iron pan in the layer of illuviation, weathered parent material.

c)

Waterlogged, contains angular rock fragments, has a layer of permafrost above it's parent material.

d)

this is the right answer

3.

Where are podzol soils found?

a)

Chilli

b)

Chilly

c)

Chilleye

d)

😍😍😍😍😍Colder climates, usually in areas of coniferous forestry😍😍😍😍😍

4.

Where are Brown Earth Soils found?

a)

Warm places

b)

between 35° and 55° north of the Equator

c)

between 0° and 15°

d)

Cold places

5.

How old is Scotland's soil?

a)

10,000 years

b)

10,001,000 years

c)

10 years

d)

1 year

e)

0 years