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Soil & Plant Growth

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

The four components of soil are:

a)

Mineral matter, air, water, sand

b)

Mineral matter, organic matter, air, water

c)

Organic matter, fertilizer, water, oxygen

d)

Rocks, dirt, air, water

2.

Organic matter includes

a)

Rocks, stones, pebbles

b)

Vegetation

c)

Worms, bacteria, fungi, manure, dead plants

d)

Living organisms

3.

Drainage refers to what?

a)

The speed that water passes through soil

b)

The speed that air passes through soil

4.

The three main fertilizers used in growing plants are N, P and (a)   ?

5.

What does the chemical symbol "N" stand for?

(a)  

6.

What does the chemical symbol "P" stand for?

(a)  

7.

What does the chemical symbol "K" stand for?

(a)  

8.

The four main types of soil are: clay, silt, sand and (a)   ?

9.

Which type of soil has the largest particle size?

a)

Clay

b)

Silt

c)

Sand

d)

Loam

10.

Which type of soil has the most organic matter?

a)

Clay

b)

Silt

c)

Sand

d)

Loam

11.

Which type of soil has the smallest particle size?

a)

Clay

b)

Silt

c)

Sand

d)

Loam

12.

Which is the best pH for plant growth?

a)

7 (neutral)

b)

5 (slightly acidic)

c)

9 (slightly alkaline)

d)

Different plants like different pH levels

e)

Plants don't care about pH

13.

If you want to increase the amount of air in your soil and improve drainage what can you add to your soil?

a)

Sand

b)

Silt

c)

Clay

d)

Rocks

14.

If you add a lot of water to your soil, what will likely happen?

a)

Increased plant growth

b)

Decreased plant growth

c)

Root rot disease

d)

Plant produces extra flowers

15.

What type of soil is this?

(a)