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SOIL EROSION & CONSERVATION

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Soil supports the growth of plants by holding their _________.

a)

leaves

b)

stem

c)

roots

d)

none of these

2.

The second layer is called ________

a)

topsoil

b)

bedrock

c)

subsoil

d)

soil profile

3.

Which of the following does not cause soil erosion?

a)

deforestation

b)

overgrazing

c)

growing plants

d)

none of these

4.

A large amount of humus is present in _________.

a)

subsoil

b)

bedrock

c)

topsoil

d)

all of these

5.

Cutting down of trees on large scale is called __________

a)

afforestation

b)

soil erosion

c)

deforestation

d)

all of these

6.

Identify the following.

a)

embankments

b)

step farming

c)

growing plants

d)

all of these

7.

Step farming reduces soil erosion.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not sure

d)

none of these

8.

Identify the picture.

a)

embankment

b)

step farming

c)

afforestation

d)

deforestation

9.

Identify the picture.

a)

overgrazing

b)

deforestation

c)

all of these

d)

afforestation

10.

We do not depend on soil.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not sure

d)

None of these