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WorksheetsSoil & Plant Growth
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The four components of soil are:
Mineral matter, air, water, sand
Mineral matter, organic matter, air, water
Organic matter, fertilizer, water, oxygen
Rocks, dirt, air, water
Organic matter includes
Rocks, stones, pebbles
Vegetation
Worms, bacteria, fungi, manure, dead plants
Living organisms
Drainage refers to what?
The speed that water passes through soil
The speed that air passes through soil
The three main fertilizers used in growing plants are N, P and (a) ?
What does the chemical symbol "N" stand for?
(a)
What does the chemical symbol "P" stand for?
(a)
What does the chemical symbol "K" stand for?
(a)
The four main types of soil are: clay, silt, sand and (a) ?
Which type of soil has the largest particle size?
Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam
Which type of soil has the most organic matter?
Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam
Which type of soil has the smallest particle size?
Clay
Silt
Sand
Loam
Which is the best pH for plant growth?
7 (neutral)
5 (slightly acidic)
9 (slightly alkaline)
Different plants like different pH levels
Plants don't care about pH
If you want to increase the amount of air in your soil and improve drainage what can you add to your soil?
Sand
Silt
Clay
Rocks
If you add a lot of water to your soil, what will likely happen?
Increased plant growth
Decreased plant growth
Root rot disease
Plant produces extra flowers
What type of soil is this?
(a)
