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WorksheetsSoil - Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
The rotting dead matter in the soil is called _____________ .
Humus
Salt
Sugar
Protein
Breaking down of rocks by the action of wind and climate is called ____________ .
Soil vegetation
Weathering
Cultivation
Percolation
Water Holding capacity is the highest in ____________ soil.
Sandy
Clayey
Loamy
All of these
In addition to the rock particles , the soil contains ....
Air and water
Water and plants
Minerals , organic matter , air and water
Water , air and plants
The soil containing greater proportion of big particles is called ......
Sandy soil
Loamy soil
Clayey soil
None of these
Water can drain easily through
Sandy soil
Loamy soil
Clayey soil
All of these
The removal of land surface by water , wind or ice is known as _____________ .
Percolation
Erosion
Weathering
Cultivation
If the amount of fine and large particles is about the same , then the soil is called ________________ .
Sandy soil
Loamy soil
Clayey soil
Both (i) and (ii)
Which of the following is a step in the formation of soil ?
Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
Weathering of rocks
Addition of humus
All are involved in the formation of soil
In which horizon of soil minerals are found ?
A
B
C
Bedrock
The horizon which has a lesser amount of humus but more of minerals is ________________.
A horizon
B horizon
C horizon
Both (i) and (ii)
B - horizon is also called (a)
Sabith poured 500 ml of water on a certain soil sample. She noted that it took 50 mins for the water to percolate through it . Calculate the rate of percolation of the soil .
5 ml / min
10 ml / min
25 ml / min
80 ml / min
Identify the horizon :
It is hard and difficult to dig with a spade .
(a)
Large spaces between the particles are found in _______________ .
Sandy soil
Clayey soil
Loamy soil
None of these
Availability of water and minerals in the soil for maximum absorption by roots is in the :
A horizon
B horizon
C horizon
The mixture of rock particles and humus is called the _______________ .
Soil
Profile
Soil conservation measures are mainly aimed at protecting which of the following ?
Plants
Sub soil
Soil organisms
A dark soil is usually rich in ______________ .
Organic matter and humus
Only organic matter
Only humas
None of these
Soil erosion can be stopped by _______________ .
Afforestation
Deforestation
Plantation
Both (i) and (iii)
None of these
