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WorksheetsSoil
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Soil consists of nonliving things and once-living things.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Soil covers most of Earth's landmasses
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Humus is located in subsoil horizon.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Soil supports different plant and animal life
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Soil needs short time to be formed.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Soil is made of
a)
weathered rocks and minerals
b)
dead plants and animals
c)
air and water
d)
all of the above
7.
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.
a)
erosion
b)
weathering
c)
sediment
d)
sand
8.
Many plants cannot grow in sandy soil. Why is this true?
a)
Sandy soil does not hold enough water.
b)
Air cannot pass through sandy soil.
c)
Roots cannot easily push through sandy soil.
d)
Sandy soil has too many nutrients.
9.
This type of soil is best for plant growth.
a)
rock
b)
sand
c)
loam
d)
clay
10.
Why is soil an important natural resource?
a)
soil is used to make buildings
b)
soil can grow crops
c)
soil comes from bedrock
d)
soil is full of mircobes
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