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Soil

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

Various layers in the soil are called

a)

Soil Profile

b)

Soil Horizon

c)

Soil Density

d)

Composition of Soil

2.

The intermediate particles that are neither very rough nor too smooth are termed as (a)  

3.

Which soil can retain more water ?

a)

Sandy Soil

b)

Polluted Soil

c)

Clayey Soil

d)

Sub Soil

4.

Which of these is the lowest horizon of soil profile ?

a)

Horizon C

b)

Horizon E

c)

Horizon B

d)

Horizon D

5.

______ and _______ cause soil pollution

a)

Deforestation and fertilizers

b)

Chemical pesticides and Industrial wastes

c)

Humidity and high temperature

6.

Soil profile consists mainly of

a)

Two layers

b)

Three layers

c)

Four layers

d)

Five layers

7.

Sandy soil retains more water than other types of soil.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Humus content is high in loamy soil.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Based on particle size, clay has the smallest particles.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Soil, in addition to particles, contains

a)

Air and Water

b)

Air, Water and Humus

c)

Air, Water and living organisms

d)

Air, Water, Humus and living organisms

11.

Based on particle size, clay has the smallest particles.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Changes in temperature bring about cracks in the rocks

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which is the best soil for the growth of plants?

a)

Loamy

b)

Clayey

c)

Sandy

14.

What are some important parts of the soil?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Plant roots

c)

Earthworms

d)

Plastic

15.

What kind of soil should be used for the making of earthen pots?

a)

Clayey soil

b)

Loamy soil

c)

Sandy soil

16.

Loamy soil is a mixture of -

a)

Clay

b)

Silt

c)

Sand