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Soil Formation

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is weathering?

a)

The breaking of rocks into pieces

b)

The strong blow of winds

c)

The hotness and coldness of surrounding

d)

The movement of rocks

2.

Soil is formed from ______?

a)

woods

b)

fossils

c)

rocks

d)

ashes

3.

Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?

a)

Astrological

b)

Chemical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Biological

4.

Can animals contribute to soil formation? Why?

a)

Yes, because they chew on rocks.

b)

Yes, because their hoofs or claws can break or scratch a rock.

c)

No, because they don't have a force to do it.

d)

No, because they are just grazing around.

5.

Which of the following cannot cause the breaking down of rocks?

a)

rain

b)

snow

c)

plastic

d)

wind